thermometers
This is a great style of thermometer. It can be used to take a temperature either orally, rectally, or axillary (under the armpit).
Advantages: Good price, easy to use, and fast. For infants less than 3 months old, this is the absolute best way (rectally) to take a temperature if you think your child has a fever.
Disadvantages: If you are using it orally, your child may not be good at holding it under their tongue. If you are using it axillary, the results may not be so accurate.
Dr. Oshiro's opinion is that you have to have this for an infant less than three months old if you think your infant has a fever. For an older child it is great (use it orally or axillary). For a younger child/toddler, consider a tympanic thermometer (ear).
Dr. Oshiro's opinion: Most people should probably buy something else.
This is not recommended if your child is less than 3 months old and you think that they might have fever. You rub this over your child's forehead and you get a temperature reading.
Advantages: Does not scare your child.
Disadvantages: Expensive, not as easy to use as you might think, inaccurate if not used properly.
I LIKE THIS ONE!
This takes a temperature from the patient's ear canal. This is the consumer version of what we use at Oshiro Pediatrics. Our version is much more durable (and much more expensive).
Advantages: VERY FAST, fairly easy to use, does not require much participation from the patient.
Disadvantages: Expensive. Do not use if less than three months old and you think your child has a fever.
Dr. Oshiro's recommends this thermometer. One tip: Read the directions so you know how to aim it at the ear drum.
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