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Mabis
Mabis Thermometer Probe Cover 500 per Pack
Package Count: 500. Highly versatile and easy-to-use! These probe covers are sized to fit most digital thermometers and can be used orally, rectally or under the arm.Mabis® disposable digital thermometer probe covers feature a safe, closed-system They...
$24.55 -
Links Medical
LinkTemp Non-Contact Thermometer 1 Seconds
LinkTemp non-contact infrared thermometer provides an instant and accurate way for caregivers to take temperate without contact in a multi-user environment where efficacy, accuracy, and efficiency matter every day.Provides quick and accurate measurement...
$103.84 -
HealthSmart
HealthSmart Non-Contact Thermometer 1 Seconds
The HealthSmart DigiScan Forehead and Ear Thermometer is a no-touch needed thermometer that helps take temperature readings quick and accurately without having to insert a thermometer in the mouth (such as an oral thermometer), under the armpit or other...
$79.62 -
ProMed Specialties
Non-Contact Thermometer 1 Seconds
With a fast 1 second response times and large, easy to read LCD screen, the Non-Contact Skin Surface Thermometer Infrared Skin Probe by ProMed Specialties is a great tool to have around the home or facility. Without the need to come in contact with the...
$38.63 -
McKesson
McKesson LUMEON Electronic Thermometer - Oral, Axillary Probe
Take accurate temperatures with efficiency and ease using the McKesson LUMEON™ Digital Stick Thermometer. Measuring in Celsius or Fahrenheit, it shows readings on an easy-to-read, backlit LCD screen. McKesson digital thermometers also work quickly,...
$242.32 -
McKesson
McKesson LUMEON Tympanic Thermometer - Handheld Ear Probe, Blue/White
Lumeon Tympanic Thermometer determines the body’s accurate temperature directly from the tympanic membrane. This easy-to-use thermometer’s advanced system records and analyzes 100 temperature measurements and automatically selects the most accurate...
$199.86 -
HealthSmart
HealthSmart Tympanic Thermometer Probe Cover 45 per Box
Package Count: 45. Thermometer probe covers keep the probes on compatible thermometers clean and help eliminate cross-contamination, especially when the thermometer will be used for multiple users.For use with HealthSmart® Standard Digital Ear...
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Exergen
Exergen Thermometer Probe Covers, Reusable - for Temporal Thermometers
Add comfort to checking temperatures while being hygienic with these Exergen Resposable and Disposable Covers. They have a contoured, ergonomic shape and a smooth texture for a gentle touch against the skin. The Exergen probe covers are latex-free,...
As low as $10.79 -
ADC
AdTemp Thermometer Probe Covers, Disposable - for Oral, Rectal Probes
Single use digital stick thermometer sheaths to reduce the risk of cross contamination.Non-sterile, disposable design helps eliminate cross contamination Cost effective and easy-to-apply Suitable for oral or rectal use Designed for use with ADC and most...
As low as $7.80 -
Exergen
Exergen Thermometer Caps, Disposable - for Temporal Scanner Thermometers
Easy snap-on probe caps.Disposable Fits all TemporalScanner thermometers TAT-5000 series
As low as $27.96 -
McKesson
McKesson LUEMON Tympanic Thermometer Probe Covers - Non-Sterile
These protective sheaths are to be used with the infrared tympanic electronic thermometer.Di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate Free Non-sterile Single Use For use only with Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometers (MFR # 3069)
As low as $17.61 -
Exergen
TemporalScanner Temporal Contact Thermometer 3 Seconds
This Exergen Tat-200 digital thermometer is a quick and easy way to take someone's temperature at home or in a health care setting. Simply place it on the patient's forehead near their temporal artery and it will register a temperature almost instantly...
$186.96
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.