Thermometer, Ear

IRT 6500. Includes thermometer, protective case, 21 disposable lens filters, 2 batteries. No. 1 Brand among pediatricians and moms (based on 2012 survey of pediatricians in the US, October 2012 Nielsen data for ear thermometers, and a June 2012 consumer survey on thermometer ownership & usage). Proven more accurate than forehead or rectal (Measurements in detecting temperature changes. Nimah, Marianne M., etal. Infrared tympanic thermometry in comparison with other temperature measurement techniques in febrile children. Peditr crit care med 7.1 (2006): 48-55). Professional technology ensures accuracy every time. Fast, gentle and easy to use. Recommended for infants, children and adults. Why measure in the ear? The ear canal is the best site to measure a fever because its close proximity to the eardrum, which shares the blood supply of the brain's temperature control center. This site allows for a more accurate reflection of the body's core temperature. Exclusive pre-warmed tip technolo