Thermometers & Accessories

Thermometers and Accessories
  • Mabis Axillary / Oral / Rectal Thermometer Probe Cover Mabis Healthcare 15-617-000

    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
  • LinkTemp Non-Contact Skin Surface Thermometer Links Medical LMP001

    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 Non-Contact Skin Surface Thermometer Mabis Healthcare 18-545-000

    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
  • Non-Contact Skin Surface Thermometer ProMed Specialties TH-300

    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 LUMEON Electronic Probe Thermometer McKesson Brand 3074

    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
  • HealthSmart Tympanic Thermometer Probe Cover Mabis Healthcare 18-225-000

    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...

    $11.54
  • TemporalScanner Temporal Contact Thermometer Exergen 140001

    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

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.