ANKOVO Digital Infrared Forehead And Ear Thermometer

If you’re looking to update the supplies in your medicine cabinet, you’ll want to consider swapping out your old mercury thermometer with a higher-tech one. For example, the thermometers made by Ankovo are reliable and don’t use mercury, which can be harmful if the thermometer somehow breaks.

Determine how you prefer to take the temperature of the individuals in your home. Ankovo has a thermometer that can be placed on a person’s forehead or in their ear to grab a temperature reading, as well as a model that doesn’t require any body contact at all. The benefit to the latter model is that it doesn’t require you to touch someone who may be contagious. They also make it easier to get a reading from a child who isn’t feeling well or can’t sit still long enough to use a regular thermometer.

When purchasing a thermometer, the amount of time you need to wait for a reading to be captured is important. Babies may have trouble sitting still. You’ll be pleased to learn that Ankovo’s thermometers are able to provide users an accurate reading in as little as one second.

It’s also important that the thermometer be easy to use. Ankovo’s ear and forehead thermometer comes with just two buttons: one for the ear and one for the forehead. The no-contact forehead thermometer simply requires the user to select forehead mode, aim it at the patient and push in the trigger button on the handle.

Other added benefits to these thermometers are the colored backlight and fever alarm. When a temperature falls within the normal range, the screen will light up green. Depending on the severity of the fever, yellow or red lights are used. Any presence of a fever will trigger the thermometer’s audible alarm.

Ankovo’s no-contact thermometer can also be used for a variety of other tasks. For example, it can let you know the temperature of your food, your baby’s bath water or even the air in your bedroom. Ankovo’s ear and forehead thermometer keeps track of the previous 20 temperature readings, so you can identify any fever patterns or provide your doctor with more detailed information on your progression.

• Although a no-contact thermometer won’t need to be cleaned often, you will need to regularly clean a thermometer that touches the body after each use. You can wipe the thermometer down with a rag that has been placed in soapy dish water and wrung out. Afterward, soak a paper towel in rubbing alcohol and wipe the unit down. Wipe the thermometer down a third time with just a wet rag. Dry immediately afterward with a lint-free cloth.
• It’s good practice to store your thermometer in a protective case in a room that maintains a temperature of 68 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit. You never want to place it in the path of direct sunlight or keep it in a room that receives a lot of humidity, such as a bathroom.
• A slight elevation in body temperature may not always be cause for immediate concern. The Mayo Clinic lists a fever as any temperature over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit when measured from the forehead.
• If your infant is under the age of 3 months, a pediatrician should be contacted any time a fever is present. For older children, call their doctor if they have a fever for five consecutive days or also have accompanying symptoms of illness, such as a rash, abdominal pain or a stiff neck. Adults will need to seek medical treatment for their fevers when they are accompanied by such symptoms as chest pain, repeated vomiting and difficulty breathing.
• It’s important that one aim directly at the middle of the forehead of the person who has the suspected fever when using a no-contact forehead thermometer. This is the best position to get the most accurate result.
• When it comes to price, you’ll find the Ankovo Adult No-Contact Forehead Thermometer is more affordable than the Ankovo Digital Infrared Forehead And Ear Thermometer. This is because the no contact forehead thermometer only offers one mode, while the infrared forehead and ear thermometer offers two.