What is a digital ear thermometer?

Digital ear Thermometer is a manual device that measures the individual temperature of the individual by means of a short probe that is inserted into its ear canal. Digital ear thermometer advocates adhere to that the device is non -invasive, works quickly, is hygienic and is safer than mercury thermometers. Many health experts question the value of the digital ear thermometer, but claim that it is difficult to place properly, and so susceptible to false values ​​and that it is not safe for use in infants. In addition, digital ear thermometers tend to be more expensive than more accurate digital oral thermometers. Once this probe is inserted into the ear, the "trigger" on the body of the thermometer is pressed. After a few seconds to a minute, depending on the thermometer model, the digital screen on the temperature reading.

Digital ear thermometer advocates realize that the device has several advantages. First, it is less invasive than rectal and oralThermometers, which potentially increases the likelihood that the child is more likely to cooperate when the temperature must be accepted. Second, the fastest models can provide temperature reading in seconds. In addition, many models can be equipped with disposable plastic probes and adds a hygienic element to these devices. Furthermore, digital ear thermometers lack the safety danger of glass thermometers, which, when broken, can escape mercury.

However, many health experts question the value of the digital ear thermometer. First, these experts claim that it may be difficult to place the ear thermometer correctly in the ear canal. Incorrect placement and the presence of excessive wax in the ear can be caused by an ear thermometer, which provides false reading, which in turn can lead caregivers to underestimating or excessive evaluation of the severity of the individual's fever. In addition, the size of the probes most of the digital earrometer probes can potentially cause an infant ear injuryat.

In addition, most of the digital earrice models are slightly or even significantly more expensive than digital oral thermometers. Although this difference in costs may lead to some consumers to the assumption that digital earrometers are better than digital oral, many health experts recommend that oral thermometers are actually more accurate. In addition, a large proportion of health experts claim that the acceptance of temperature rectally provides the most true reading, especially in infants.