Braun Thermoscan

Advantages: Very Quick. Easy to use.
Disadvantages: Expensive, with the need to buy further covers for the nozzle

We have had our Thermoscan for a few years now, and the main reason for getting it was our middle son, who suffered badly with febrile convulsions. He would have a convulsion with out having any outward signs of a temperature, but we were amazed to find that his core temperature was over 41c on admission to hospital with the first fit. The main advantage I have found with the Thermoscan is that it picks up the core temperature of the body, rather ...
...get. How does it work? The thermoscan works by detecting the temperature of the blood in the ear and this is the most accurate reading as the blood vessles that supply the ear are directly linked to the body's core (the main organs). You place the thermometer in the ear, having pulled the lobe back to get the correct angle, press a button and wait for a beep. It only takes a couple of seconds and I have found that asking the child to tell you when ... Read review

Advantages: Quick and easy to use, does not upset child.
Disadvantages: Initial expense, price of lens filters.

...visits they were trialling the Braun Thermoscan, an in-ear thermometer. Wow, it took seconds to take his temperature, was accurate, and most importantly the nurse didn't get kicked!!!! So as soon as we got out of the hospital we took a trip to Boots and spent some of our advantage points on the Braun thermometer. * * * * * * * * * * * What's in the box * * * * * * * * * * * The thermometer comes supplied in a hard case along with a packet of ...
...explains how the thermometer works along with a space to write down “base temperatures” for your family members (these are temperatures that you take when the family member is well so that you know if a temperature is unusual for them). * * * * * * * * * * How does it work * * * * * * * * * * The thermoscan works by measuring the heat produced inside the ear. This gives a very accurate reading, which is unaffected by outside temperatures. Powered ... Read review

Advantages: Extremely quick results
Disadvantages: wide range of 'normal'

I bought one of these having seen the hospital version in use where I work, which I know to be reliable, reproducible and accurate when compared to conventional measuremnts. The price was considerably more than I had expected but was not much more than the own-brand version in Boots, and I was persuaded by the branded product to part with an extra fiver. The instruction manual was clear and easy to interpret, and the snap-on disposable covers were ...
...a measily quantity included in the box. Having said that, they were not expensive to buy more, and a box of forty lasts a while unless you are taking temperatures hourly. Ease of use was important, given the difficulty in keeping an unwell baby still. Accuracy was however paramount, and herin lies the problem with this machine, and all like it. The detector requires a clear run from the tympanic membrane to the tip of the 'scope' and this can be ... Read review

Advantages: Quick and easy to use and accurate
Disadvantages: Expensive

When my daughter was little we had one scary occassion where she was very poorly and had to be taken to casualty because her temperature was so high it caused her to have a febrile convulsion (fit). At the time I only had a forhead temperature guage and when she was allowed home I was told to keep an eye on her temperature. I didn't feel that the forhead guage was exact enough so I bought a thermoscan. This is an excellent and accurate thermometer ...
...the temperature through the ear. It can be adjusted to give the reading in centigrade or farenheit and the instructions show you how to take an accurate reading. It can be used from newborn and is the only thermometer I trust ( the doctors at my local casualty also use them so thats a good enough recommendation for me). The only disadvantage to this product is the price, I was lucky enough to buy mine when it came with a free blender but I do feel ... Read review

Advantages: Quick, easy to use, very accurate
Disadvantages: Expensive

...The brilliant thing about the Braun Thermoscan is that it's so quick and easy. Literally within 1 second you get an acurate reading from the ear. With the digital one, I never knew how acurate it was - had I held it in place long enough, was it affected by her constantly moving about etc.... but with this one I know that the reading is correct. There's a memory facility as well so that you can track the temperature over the course of a few hours, ...
...with temperature readings scribbled on them. I originally bought it after seeing our local doctor use it on my daughter and couldn;t believe how quick and easy it was. Having said that, in the 12 months or so that we've had it, I've only needed to use it once, but I'd rather spend the money and know that when I need it, it'll be quick and correct! Yes, it is expensive, but it's well worth the money just to know that I'll always get an accurate ... Read review