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