Digital Thermometer |
- Fast and accurate readings (typically within seconds)
- Easy to read digital display
- Safe and convenient for all ages (no mercury)
- Memory function to recall previous readings (on some models)
- Multiple use options (oral, rectal, armpit)
- Affordable and widely available
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Ear Thermometer |
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Fast and convenient for infants and children |
Forehead Thermometer |
- Non-invasive and quick temperature measurement
- Easy to use on all ages, especially helpful for restless patients
- Sanitary option for multiple users
- Some models offer fever alarms for easy identification
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Basal Body Thermometer |
- Highly sensitive to detect subtle temperature changes
- Helps track ovulation for fertility awareness
- Often features basal body temperature (BBT) charting tools
- May come in digital or glass versions
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Glass Thermometer |
- Very accurate readings when used properly
- Inexpensive and readily available
- Not recommended for children or those at risk of breaking glass
- May contain mercury (check for mercury-free options)
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Industrial Thermometers |
- Wide variety of designs for specific industrial applications
- Measure high and low temperatures for process control
- May be digital or analog, with various features like data logging and alarms
- Rugged construction for harsh environments
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