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Fisherbrand
Fisherbrand Traceable Thermometer / Clock / Humidity Monitor
A hygrometer is an instrument for measuring the humidity of the air. A thermometer is an instrument for determining temperature. This combination instrument is for use with incubators, storerooms, drying chambers, exhaust hoods, clean rooms, general lab...
$87.05 -
LogTag TRED30-16R
LogTag TRED30-16R Refrigerator / Freezer Vaccine Data Logger with Alarm Kit
LogTag temperature datalogger is for use with for monitoring and recording temperatures of vaccines in refrigerators or freezers.Temperature data logger – 15.9K logs with probe and vial Built-in audible alarm Up to 15.9K recordings – Enough memory for 66...
$107.58 -
Traceable
Traceable Memory-Loc Datalogging Refrigerator / Freezer Thermometer with Alarm
Traceable Memory-Loc USB datalogging refrigerator/freezer thermometers are designed to meet current CDC/VFC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Vaccines for Children Program) requirements for vaccine storage and monitoring. For use in 21 CFR 11...
$218.24 -
Fisherbrand
Fisherbrand Traceable Digital Refrigerator / Freezer Thermometer with Alarm
Fisherbrand Traceable Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometers accurately monitor temperatures in freezers, water baths, heating blocks, incubators and refrigerators with bottle-enclosed "temperature buffered" sensor. Insulated sensors protect against rapid...
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McKesson
McKesson Digital Thermometers - Oral, Handheld, Blue, 30 sec Response
Digital Sublingual Oral Thermometer is an accurate and inexpensive oral thermometer. It features a temperature range of 90 to 109.9 degrees F and 32 to 43 degrees C. Gives an accurate reading in just 60 seconds.Oral Color: Blue Water-Resistant Last...
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McKesson
McKesson Oral Digital Thermometer, 20 Probe Covers
McKesson Digital Thermometers are designed to offer safe, accurate, and quick temperature readings. They help eliminate any worries about broken glass or mercury hazards.Oral Color: Blue Water-Resistant Last Reading Memory Dual Scale (°F / °C) Beeps When...
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McKesson
McKesson Oral Thermometer Probe Cover, 50 per Box
Oral Thermometer Probe Covers, manufactured by Mckesson, are disposable probe covers designed to create a safe environment for taking temperatures, reducing the risk of contamination by sharing a single thermometer. These Thermometer Probe Covers are...
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McKesson
McKesson Oral Digital Thermometer Large Display
McKesson Digital Stick Oral Thermometer Includes thermometer with battery, storage case, 5 probe sheaths and instruction manual, Recall memory feature automatically stores last measured reading, allowing users to easily track temperature levels.Includes...
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McKesson
McKesson Digital Thermometer - Oral/Rectal, Digital Display, Clear
McKesson Digital Thermometers are designed to offer safe, accurate, and quick temperature readings. They help eliminate any worries about broken glass or mercury hazards.Oral / Rectal Water-Resistant Last Reading Memory Beeps When Ready Dual Scale (°F /...
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McKesson
McKesson Digital Thermometer- Oral Probe, Digital Display, Blue/White
The McKesson Digital Thermometer is an accurate and inexpensive oral thermometer that gives readings in just 30 seconds.Oral Color: Blue Water-Resistant Last Reading Memory Dual Scale Beeps When Ready
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Exergen
TemporalScanner Temporal Contact Thermometer 4 Seconds
The standard TemporalScanner™ Contact Thermometer is calibrated to provide a true core temperature. This model allows the choice of using disposable covers, or cleaning between uses with a disinfectant wipe.Fast, safe, and comfortable for the user...
$432.60 -
NexTemp
NexTemp Disposable Thermometers, Plastic - Oral, Axillary
Dots are a bright green color at normal room temperature As the thermometer is warmed, the chemical dots turn black in sequence until the highest temperature is reached The chemical dots will revert back to their original green state in a short period of...
As low as $35.11
Thermometers & Accessories
Thermometers & Accessories
A thermometer is an essential component of any first aid kit or medicine cabinet. Not so long ago, that meant buying a traditional glass thermometer or a simple digital oral thermometer. Today, however, there are many types of thermometers on the market, and choosing the best one for your needs may take a little research. Consider the different types of medical thermometers available and the pros and cons of each.
Glass Thermometers
Glass thermometers can take oral, axillary (under the arm), or rectal temperatures.
Pros: They’re versatile, they don’t need batteries or another power source, and they’re easily sanitized, so they don’t require any accessories.
Cons: They can break, and some glass thermometers may still contain mercury. They must remain in place for three minutes to obtain an accurate reading, and they’re more difficult to read than other types of thermometers.
Standard Digital Thermometers
Like traditional glass thermometers, standard digital thermometers can take oral, axillary, or rectal temperatures.
Pros: They’re versatile and give you a reading in about 30 seconds. They are more accurate than glass thermometers.
Cons: The battery can run down, and the electronics can malfunction. If you’re using them outside of a home setting, you will need to buy probe covers for sanitary reasons.
Ear (Tympanic) Thermometers
Ear thermometers use infrared technology to measure the body’s temperature at the eardrum.
Pros: This type of thermometer is less invasive than using a glass or digital thermometer to take an oral or rectal temp. Readings are nearly instantaneous. Because they are non-invasive, they’re well-suited for use in children.
Cons: They may be less accurate than temperatures taken orally or rectally. Using one requires purchasing thermometer accessories — in this case, probe covers to fit your specific model. The electronic parts can malfunction, as well.
Forehead (Temporal) Thermometers
Like ear thermometers, forehead thermometers use infrared technology to measure temperature, this time at the temple. Many models do not require contact with the skin to work.
Pros: Touch-free models don’t require any accessories and don’t have to be sanitized between uses. They are child-friendly and provide instant readings.
Cons: External factors such as ambient temperature, drafts, wind, and sunlight can affect the device's accuracy. Certain types of clothing can also cause inaccurate readings, as well.
Like other digital thermometers, they require electricity, and electronic parts can malfunction.
Non-Contact Thermometers
Non-contact thermometers use infrared skin probes to take a temperature without touching the skin. These non-touch thermometers provide instant and accurate temperatures in adults, children, and infants.
Thermometer Sheaths and Probe Cover
Thermometer probe covers are often a disposable cover that helps create a safe environment for taking temperatures. Using a thermometer sheath reduces the risk of contamination when sharing a single thermometer. These are helpful for use at home, healthcare facilities, and nursing homes.
Pacifier Thermometers
A fairly new arrival on the scene, pacifier thermometers are intended for infants or toddlers.
Pros: Easy to use in babies and toddlers.
Cons: They must stay in place for a very long time — up to six minutes — without moving. Readings are less accurate than other types of thermometers.
Disposable thermometer strips are also an option, but their accuracy is far lower than other thermometers. The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine states that they should not be used to make clinical decisions.
A thermometer is a simple but important medical tool. Browse our popular brands including McKesson, AdTemp, and NexTemp to find the thermometer that’s right for you.
A thermometer is an essential component of any first aid kit or medicine cabinet. Not so long ago, that meant buying a traditional glass thermometer or a simple digital oral thermometer. Today, however, there are many types of thermometers on the market, and choosing the best one for your needs may take a little research. Consider the different types of medical thermometers available and the pros and cons of each.
Glass Thermometers
Glass thermometers can take oral, axillary (under the arm), or rectal temperatures.
Pros: They’re versatile, they don’t need batteries or another power source, and they’re easily sanitized, so they don’t require any accessories.
Cons: They can break, and some glass thermometers may still contain mercury. They must remain in place for three minutes to obtain an accurate reading, and they’re more difficult to read than other types of thermometers.
Standard Digital Thermometers
Like traditional glass thermometers, standard digital thermometers can take oral, axillary, or rectal temperatures.
Pros: They’re versatile and give you a reading in about 30 seconds. They are more accurate than glass thermometers.
Cons: The battery can run down, and the electronics can malfunction. If you’re using them outside of a home setting, you will need to buy probe covers for sanitary reasons.
Ear (Tympanic) Thermometers
Ear thermometers use infrared technology to measure the body’s temperature at the eardrum.
Pros: This type of thermometer is less invasive than using a glass or digital thermometer to take an oral or rectal temp. Readings are nearly instantaneous. Because they are non-invasive, they’re well-suited for use in children.
Cons: They may be less accurate than temperatures taken orally or rectally. Using one requires purchasing thermometer accessories — in this case, probe covers to fit your specific model. The electronic parts can malfunction, as well.
Forehead (Temporal) Thermometers
Like ear thermometers, forehead thermometers use infrared technology to measure temperature, this time at the temple. Many models do not require contact with the skin to work.
Pros: Touch-free models don’t require any accessories and don’t have to be sanitized between uses. They are child-friendly and provide instant readings.
Cons: External factors such as ambient temperature, drafts, wind, and sunlight can affect the device's accuracy. Certain types of clothing can also cause inaccurate readings, as well.
Like other digital thermometers, they require electricity, and electronic parts can malfunction.
Non-Contact Thermometers
Non-contact thermometers use infrared skin probes to take a temperature without touching the skin. These non-touch thermometers provide instant and accurate temperatures in adults, children, and infants.
Thermometer Sheaths and Probe Cover
Thermometer probe covers are often a disposable cover that helps create a safe environment for taking temperatures. Using a thermometer sheath reduces the risk of contamination when sharing a single thermometer. These are helpful for use at home, healthcare facilities, and nursing homes.
Pacifier Thermometers
A fairly new arrival on the scene, pacifier thermometers are intended for infants or toddlers.
Pros: Easy to use in babies and toddlers.
Cons: They must stay in place for a very long time — up to six minutes — without moving. Readings are less accurate than other types of thermometers.
Disposable thermometer strips are also an option, but their accuracy is far lower than other thermometers. The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine states that they should not be used to make clinical decisions.
A thermometer is a simple but important medical tool. Browse our popular brands including McKesson, AdTemp, and NexTemp to find the thermometer that’s right for you.