Matching Pairs Tympanic TemperatureOnline version To know the rationale of each step by Nursing Empowerment Program 1 Gently clean sensor with alcohol swab, return to storage unit 2 Return the instrument to its charger 3 Gently pull the ear up and back in adult 4 Hold the thermometer in place until 5 to 30 seconds 5 Tympanic method is preferred method To reduce the infection transmission To obtain accurate reading. To have a better access to the tympanic membrane To maintain battery charge of thermometer unit Because it's non invasive