Mouth forehead ears and axillae are the most accessible parts of the body that have mostly been used by specialists in internal medicine to measure temperature. Thermometer stripsdetermine the surface temperature of the measurement object within temperature zones or as a maximum value. Once a staple in most medicine cabinets mercury thermometers use mercury encased in glass to measure body temperature. 32 38 not used as body temperature measurement 799 7. Forehead strips are a quick way to get a ballpark idea of a childs temperature. They work by allowing the skin temperature to heat the liquid crystals in the strip.
Packaging and healthcare temperature measurement markets with products distributed through reseller private label and oem channels. 99 040gram get it as soon as mon jun 29. Ilamourcar temperature strips for urine 25 pack measurement range. Unlike oral rectal and ear thermometers plastic strip thermometers measure skin temperature not body temperature. If the temperature limit values are exceeded the measuring strips have a lightning quick reaction with irreversible colour changes. These sites show body temperature faster and easier and in a noninvasive way but the most appropriate method of measurement is still controversial410.
Mercury thermometers are no longer recommended because they can break and allow mercury which is toxic to escape. Choose from a variety of temperature ranges in fahrenheit or celsius readings. Temperature measuring strips self adhesive irreversible and absolutely reliable. For temperature control the self adhesive films are simply stuck onto the measurement object. International leader in temperature sensitive thermal labels indicators thermometer strips and graphics that change color wenvironmental fluctuations. When you talk with your doctor about your temperature be sure to say what method was used to take the temperature.
Free shipping on orders over 25 shipped by amazon. The color change is correlated to a different numbered temperature on the strip. If you have a mercury thermometer dont throw it in the trash. All can provide accurate temperature readings within plus or minus 1 percent. 36 pieces forehead thermometer strips reusable instant read forehead thermometer strips for checking baby kid adult temperature 95 to 104 fahrenheit degree travel sized 10991099 get it as soon as thu jul 2 free shipping on orders over 25 shipped by amazon. If the strip temperature is elevated it is best to recheck it with a mercury thermometer.
The purpose of these devices is to measure your body temperature from a bit of a distance when sticking a thermometer in everyones mouths or rear ends would be impractical inappropriate and. Plastic strip thermometers have some uses but they arent recommended for general home use. A temperature test strip from grainger can be the perfect solution for monitoring material and surface temperatures and warning of potential burn hazards or machine overheating.