The shopping team 10:20 a.m., January 30, 2024, modified to 10:24 a.m., January 30, 2024
Do you feel woozy, start to sweat and feel cold? Take your temperature to find out if you have a fever! And if you don't have one at hand, we present to you a selection of the most reliable ear thermometers.
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The cold is making a comeback and with it colds, stomach illnesses, flu and other infections that are damaging our daily lives. This is why it is always useful to have a thermometer at home to take your temperature! This small, easy-to-use object, which dates from the same period as the coronation of Henry IV, has undergone numerous developments. Indeed, when Galileo invented his ancestor, the thermoscope at the end of the 16th century, he created an instrument whose operation was the perfect opposite of today's thermometer. It cannot therefore measure a temperature but highlight temperature variations. It took around fifty years, and more precisely 1641 and Ferdinand II de Medici, to see the first alcohol thermometer appear. Finally, it was in 1714 that the world-famous German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit unveiled the mercury thermometer. Finally, although it has undergone numerous transformations since that date and other inventors have developed their own measuring instrument, the mercury thermometer is still an object that we all knew, before being banned. officially in 2007 by the European Parliament. Today, there are different types, including the ear thermometer, which we present to you in this article!
Summary :
Béaba France thermometer, contactless
Braun ear thermometer, ThermoScan 7 black, high precision
Hetaida ear thermometer, the travel thermometer
Berrcom forehead and ear thermometer, color coded
Braun ThermoScan 3 ear thermometer, the classic
Our selection of the most reliable ear thermometers
Béaba France thermometer, contactless
The Béaba France thermometer is practical because it is
contactless
. With it, it is therefore convenient to
take a child's temperature
. Infrared thermometer, it can be used as an ear, forehead and ambient thermometer. All you have to do is bring the object closer to the person, room or dish whose temperature you want to know. In just one second, the result is displayed on the LED screen. This is green when the temperature is good, and
turns red above 37.6°
. Last advantage: it has a
silent mode
. Very practical if you take the temperature of a sleeping infant! However, as we explain to you below, the advantage of contactless has its disadvantage because it is less reliable. It is therefore
preferable to use this product as an ear thermometer
.
Braun ear thermometer, ThermoScan 7 black, high precision
With Braun products, you are sure to choose
quality
.
Recognized by the medical world
, the company offers precise and reliable thermometers, provided they are used correctly. Functional for young and old alike, you can
configure it according to the person
. Because yes, as the temperature varies according to age, it is equipped with an
“age precision” button
. Very simple to use, just place it in the ear canal, press the “start” button and wait for the light to stop flashing and the sound signal to sound. Finally, it is an
easy to use and compact device
. In addition, by not offering the frontal temperature measurement mode, Braun is making precision its watchword. This is why it is
the shopping guide’s favorite
.
Hetaida ear thermometer, the travel thermometer
The Heteida ear thermometer has several advantages.
Very simple to use
, just place the tip in the ear and press the power button. Once the result is obtained,
the screen displays the color green, yellow or red
depending on whether your temperature is normal, whether you have a slight or high fever. But the real plus of this product is its ability to memorize around ten measurements, which can be consulted from the “memory” menu. This way
you can track the progression of your fever
. Last advantage:
the results can be read in degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
, very useful if you take it on a trip with you and need to see a local doctor.
Berrcom forehead and ear thermometer, color coded
The Berrcom ear thermometer is
a 2 in 1
. With its
forehead and ear temperature measurement
modes
, it is both practical and simple to use. Suitable for all ages, you can measure the temperature from the ear canal (recommended by doctors) or by positioning it 3-5 cm from the forehead, taking care to have cleared it of hair and potential sweat. Body temperature is displayed on the control screen, which
turns red if it is between 38° and 42.9°
. Capable of
taking 4 types of temperatures
(body, milk, a dish or even a room), it is a real daily asset for parents. Finally, to take nothing away from it, it has a
very low price of less than €25
!
Braun ThermoScan 3 ear thermometer, the classic
The ThermoScan 3 from Braun is
a classic
. As we saw above, the German appliance manufacturer is recognized and recommended by doctors, and will therefore not be able to disappoint you. With this product you will have access to
a fast and reliable response
and will be alarmed in the event of a high temperature. 1 beep for a normal temperature, 2 beeps for a slight fever and 4 beeps for a high fever. In addition to the
sound signal
, the result is displayed on the screen inserted on the side of the device.
Very simple to use, it sports a low price for a high quality product.
Is the ear thermometer effective?
Among the 4 different temperature measurements (rectal, oral, under the armpit and tympanic), the tympanic method, that is to say in the ear, is
one of the quickest and most effective
. However, several factors should be taken into consideration. Indeed, it will be truly
reliable if it is taken correctly with direct access to the eardrum
. This can be disrupted by the presence of an earwax blockage, incorrect position or if the tip of the device is dirty. In fact, this method
is not very suitable for children under 2 years old
, because they tend to move easily.
How do I take my temperature with an ear thermometer?
The ear thermometer works using an infrared probe which detects all the infrared radiation in your body, and takes the highest result. Although it can often
measure your temperature at the forehead, this method is unreliable
; because exposed to the open air and subject to several elements such as hair or perspiration. It is therefore
recommended to take it directly into the ear
, where it will not be necessary to add degrees to the displayed result. Before use, remember to clean the ear probe. All you have to do is place it in the ear canal, facing the eardrum and press the “on” button on your device and wait for the result. Also note that you will be considered to have a fever if your temperature is above 38°.
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