Thermometer

Description

About Product

Of all the needed instruments in a medical care unit, the thermometer (used to measure body temperature) is perhaps one of the most vital barometers of health. Digital thermometers, infrared thermometers and traditional mercury thermometers are used for a variety of purposes, including identifying fever and tracking abnormal temperature changes. They are used in hospitals, medical offices and homes and educate doctors, nurses and families about treatment and care options. With digital and infrared thermometers, you have a quick and accurate measurement within seconds, making the process convenient, comfortable and safe for everyone, regardless of age.

Benefits

• Takes accurate body temperature measurements in seconds.

• Helps you to spot fever or other temperature related health problems early.

• Easy to use for children, adults and elderly patients.

• Available in contact or non-contact for comfort and hygiene.

• Handy and adaptable, for use at home, in clinics or in hospitals.

• Maintains health history during illness, recovery, vaccinations and wellness care.

Why Use and How to Use?

Different thermometers are based on different methods:

• Digital Thermometer: Turn the device on, stick the probe into the armpit, under the tongue or rectum and wait for the signal that it picked up when to report the result.

• Infrared Thermometer: Hold the thermometer a little distance from the head at the forehead or ear, press the trigger button and the measurement is automatically displayed on the screen.

• Mercury Thermometer (rarely used nowadays): Mercury column soft shaken down, placed under the tongue or axilla and waited for several minutes before reading the scale.

For accuracy and safety:

• Be sure to always follow the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Rinse the thermometer prior to and after use with an appropriate disinfectant.

More Information

• Digital thermometers are the most popular types today because they are safe and easy to use.

• Infrared thermometers are non-contact thermometers, which reduces the risk of cross-infection.

• Mercury thermometers are more or less obsolete for safety and environmental concerns.

• Body temperature can be affected by the place where it is measured and the time of day.

• Normal body temperature is 37 degrees or 98.6 degrees F. Small changes are normal.

• A temperature of more than 100.4degF (38°C) is usually considered a fever.

Fapello Recommendation

We highlight the importance of having a reliable thermometer at hand, whether in the home, clinic or hospital. Temperature monitoring is a crucial tool for ensuring the timely delivery of medical care and can help to prevent the onset of health problems in individuals and families.