Braun Thermoscan Thermometer Technology IRT4520USSM
in the hospital we use MEDICAL grade temporal therms. (not like the Exergen home model) but this aural is my - and most doctors - choice for home use. BTW, rectal is STILL gold standard in medicine, and aural is rated as the closest second.
CHANGE THE COVER EVERY TEMP! I know they're costly, but that's only way to ensure accuracy and avoid spreading infection from any ear bacteria.
When you need to be spot on, get three measurements - one Left, then Right, then Left again. Temp will vary from ear in to ear in EVERYONE. Take THE HIGHEST read and use that as your treatment threshold. With MINIMAL practice, you can get when they're sleeping, awake, ear-ache - basically any type of fever, anytime.
Buy a small flashlight to bring in room with u if you're that worried bout seeing the measurements right away. But remember, the therm stores last 63measurements anyhow, so take readings then go to lit area to read. Easy enuf.
This thermometer is great. It's very fast and easy to use. You don't have to wash it or clean tip. Just pop a Braun lens filter on and go. Then just push button to release the tip and trash. Sometimes I take it twice to be sure. It is so accurate I took my sons temperature before taking him into the ER and they had the same temperature I had and they took his rectal. They told me I had one accurate thermometer. So I'm very happy especially after that. You can trust it's right. I think it's something every parent should have. Even for older children ( I use it for my 10 yr old ) unless you just prefer taking it rectal, which is not fun for child nor parent.
BalasHapusin the hospital we use MEDICAL grade temporal therms. (not like the Exergen home model) but this aural is my - and most doctors - choice for home use. BTW, rectal is STILL gold standard in medicine, and aural is rated as the closest second.
BalasHapusCHANGE THE COVER EVERY TEMP! I know they're costly, but that's only way to ensure accuracy and avoid spreading infection from any ear bacteria.
When you need to be spot on, get three measurements - one Left, then Right, then Left again. Temp will vary from ear in to ear in EVERYONE. Take THE HIGHEST read and use that as your treatment threshold. With MINIMAL practice, you can get when they're sleeping, awake, ear-ache - basically any type of fever, anytime.
Buy a small flashlight to bring in room with u if you're that worried bout seeing the measurements right away. But remember, the therm stores last 63measurements anyhow, so take readings then go to lit area to read. Easy enuf.
I ordered the Braun Thermoscan Earm Thermometer in preparation for our new baby. Then, my husband, 8 yr.-old, and I all got the flu. This thermometer was so handy. The thermometer works so quickly and easily that I could take temperatures while my family slept. My son has autism and is especially sensitive to things like having his temperature taken, and he did not balk once with this tool. Overall, this is my favorite thermometer that I have used since becoming a mom. I am very happy with the purchase.
BalasHapusWe have a store-brand ear thermometer and it works okay for an adult, but this Braun is much more comfortable which translates into a much more pleasant baby (who is already grumpy enough when sick). I also prefer the type of ear inserts this Braun uses over the stretchy plastic kind as they are faster and easier to attach and discard (just personal preference). An important factor for us was our pediatric doctor's (and his nurse's) recommendation. This is the one that they use.
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