At the boys\u2019 last doctor\u2019s visit, the nurse used this really cool thermometer where he just briefly touched the kids\u2019 heads. This was the first time that he hadn\u2019t used an oral or rectal thermometer. I was intrigued and asked him about it. He said that it was some new technology, but that it was really expensive.<\/p>\n
The nurse was wrong. There\u2019s a new temporal artery thermometer called the EXERGEN TemporalScanner\u2122 that does the exact same thing! This technology is the least invasive, fastest and most accurate way of taking temperatures. I was sent one to review and it is now an indispensable part of my \u201cDr. Mom\u201d kit.
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It\u2019s so easy to use. You simply put the device flat against the center of the forehead; press and hold the button; and then you slide the thermometer across the forehead until you reach the hairline. You will hear a beeping sound and see a flashing red light showing that the temperature is being taken. You then release the button and read the temperature on the display. I tried it out on myself and both of my sons. Fortunately, none of us have fevers at the moment. I could see how sensitive the technology was though, because I took each of our temperatures twice. Both Sean and I were at 98.1. Michael started off at 97 but after running around a bit (as he often does), I took his temperature again and it was 99.5.<\/p>\n
A swipe across the forehead \u2013 temperature taking can\u2019t get any easier than this. It\u2019s also reasonably priced ($49.99) and is available at a variety of stores including Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Costco, Babies R Us, Toys R Us and Sam\u2019s Clubs around the country. I really think that every mom should have this in their \u201cDr. Mom\u201d kits!<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"