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A good thermometer is an essential in any household, especially when you have kids! We always had oral thermometers before Thaxton was born, but when we found out about his arrival we got a couple of thermometers for the forehead. (Because you can never have too many thermometers, in my opinion.) Recently I had the chance to try the Exergen Temporal Thermometer.
This thermometer is #1 in proven accuracy by more than 70 published clinical studies. Here are few quick facts:
- It works as the gentle stroke of the forehead captures naturally emitted heat
- red LED lights and soft beep indicate a correct scan
- Arterial Heat Balance computes the correct temperature
- Safe and easy to use
Why & How So Accurate?
Temporal thermometers are said to be more accurate than ear thermometers and at least as accurate as rectal thermometers. (They are also safer than these two altneratives.)
And we all know that oral thermometers can be inaccurate if the person has eaten or drank something recently; not to mention, it is impossible to get a baby or small child to hold a thermometer in their mouth (or anywhere else).
The Temporal Artery is directly connected to the heart via the carotid artery and has the constant blood flow needed for accurate measurement.
Exergen Vs. My Other Temporal Thermometers
Other forehead thermometers I’ve tried required the thermometer to be placed on a certain spot on the head to get one reading. (I have one that you have to put between the eyebrows and another that goes in the middle of the forehead. A simple mistake in placement could lead to inaccuracy with those. Not to mention, I found myself doing 4 or 5 checks each time and getting different results, which is frustrating.)
Meanwhile the Exergen thermometer is used by running it over the forehead randomly. As you move it across the forehead it takes 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate. (I love that!)
I also like that it beeps and lights up when you scan, so you know you it is working. The light up feature is also great for checking your little one’s temperature at night. The thermometer also features a silent mode, which is a big plus if you are checking on a sleeping child.
It’s also very easy to use, and again, I love that you scan over the entire forehead and it gives you an average for the reading. This is way better than than touching it to one spot and hoping you hit it right.
Take a lot at the Exergen Temporal Thermometer to learn more!
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