On Sunday 13 February 2005 12:19, Paul Trusten wrote:
....
> The digital thermometer that had Celsius was a Becton-Dickinson (B-D) Rapid
> Flex, which could be set to read out in either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Several weeks ago I bought a digital tympanic thermometer (stick it in
your
ear, fella!) for home use. It's a Braun ThermoScan and it can be set to read
in Celsius. I got it at Sam's Club for just under $25, as I recall.
Preferences vary. I like the tympanic thermometers because they are
fast (a
second or two) and they provide a means of testing for "hot ear" caused by
ear infections. (Measure the temperature of both ears and compare.) The
devices use a disposable plastic cover that one changes easily between
patients. In fact, the device alerts the user if a new cover has not been put
on, but does allow the same cover to be used for each ear if desired.
Jim
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