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Thermometers - Medical
Infrared Thermometers

Category/Subcategory
Thermometers - Medical Infrared Thermometers
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Diatek 9000 Insta-Temp Aural (ear) thermometer Welch Allyn Medical Products Thermometry Products 800-854-2904 http://www.welchallyn.com	Meets ASTM standard for accuracy: +/-0.2F in range 98-102, +/-0.5F in range >102-106 Uses 4 AAA batteries for up to 20,000 temperature measurements Readout modes: oral, core, and rectal equivalents Reads in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius Has anti-theft option
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Exergen Infrared Thermometers Temporal artery, axillary, and tympanic (ear) thermometers Exergen 800-422-3006 http://www.exergen.com	Sensor Touch model is for temperature measurement at Temporal Artery. LighTouch LTN model is for axillary temperature measurement LighTouch LTX model is for tympanic (ear) temperature measurement Contact the manufacturer directly for more information
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
IVAC Core Check® Tympanic (ear) thermometer Alaris Medical Systems 800-482-4822 http://www.alarismed.com	Meets ASTM Standard for accuracy: +/-0.2 F in range 98-102 F, +/-0.5F in range 102-106 F Uses (1) 9V battery for approximately 8000 temperature measurements Readout shows tympanic temperature Has anti-theft feature IR calibration unit available
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Thermoscan Pro 1 and Pro LT Tympanic (Ear) thermometer Braun 800-327-7226 http://www.braun.com	Meets ASTM standard for accuracy: +/-0.2F in range 98-102F, +/-0.5F in range >102-106F. Readout modes: tympanic temperature, and oral and rectal equivalents. Reads in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Thermoscan Pro 1 uses 3 AAA (1.5V) alkaline batteries for approximately 10,000 temperature measurements, and is designed for heavy use (50-100 measurements/day). Thermoscan Pro LT uses (1) 9V alkaline battery for 1500 temperature measurements, and is designed for normal use (25-50 measurements/day).

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Burlington (Massachusetts) Board of Health Website This website describes mercury management and outreach efforts spearheaded by Todd Dresser at the Burlington Board of Health. The site includes educational materials and case studies describing mercury recovery efforts targeting local businesses, residents, and schools. Don't miss the identification guides for where to find mercury in medical offices, households, and common products. http://www.burlington.org/health/Mercury.htm

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