is it a medical grade thermometer? Can it be used on adults?
1638465
I don't know about the "medical grade", but yes you can use it on adults. I've owned many thermometers, but I literally threw out others and kept this. It's incredibly easy and accurate. I use it on me, my husband, and our children.
1638466
Yes - tested it for accuracy by taking 3 year old's temp with this product opposite the brand his mother had. Then we did the same with an adult - yes you definitely can.......
2152942
I'm using this rectal thermometer for my infant baby girl. Yes you can use it for adult and children but I'm not sure they would let you. It's very accurate and fast. It's easier to use on my daughter. She's still too small to use the regular thermometer. I hope this helps!!
49039
Adult one is bigger in a diameter for adults. When it says it's an adult sphygmonmanometer, it's generally safe to assume that it is made for adults (meaning it comes with adult cuff).
689818
Yes, but since it's an outside temp rather than internal, don't expect it to match normal readings. I've been thinking of using this with, say, sleeping grandchildren who may have a fever. My first step will be to run some trials to establish what this thermometer reads when things are normal. Then I will have the baseline for determining fever. The only issue is that it is a laser beam, so when using it on any person who is awake, be sure the laser doesn't hit them in the eye!
2134085
I have only used it on adults but it gives accurate temp readings so I don't see why it would be different.
1378016
No, but mine reads about 5-10 degree high over 150. Also the program features are a joke! Forget the alarm unless you're holding it to your ear. AS a thermometer, it works if you get to know yours. I wouldn't buy another one.
352682
I'm pretty sure that's an error on Amazon's behalf, as it can't be used orally or under the arm either (as the product description states). The instructions only give directions for use in the ear and also state why the ear is the preferred site for measuring body temperature. Also the tip on this thermometer has been specially designed so that the ear cannot be damaged by its' use. I've used it from birth on my daughter and it's been very accurate (comparable to the Dr's reading) and very easy to use.
2143148
The picture on the package may lead you to assume that the thermometer is strictly intended for taking human temperatures. The device, however, is not so limited. It can be used to measure the temperature of many things. That being the case it would not make sense for the manufacturer to color code temperatures in specific ranges that correlate to human conditions. Short answer to your question: "No"
2194852
Yes on any surface, body, or thing. You'll surprise yourself with the number of uses for these. Maybe on body temp - the reading is "approximate" but you can get an idea by shooting a reading down your open mouth while breathing out. Accuracy is +- 2 centegrade, which is about 4 farenheit, no where near a medical degree of accuracy. But it's consistent, so what you get normally can be compared with what you get if you think you may have a fever. Hope this helps.
1587442
yes , you can use it to check the temperature.but the one I bought just so happens it doesn't work at all.so the answer is No because this product is terrible.
1710404
This is really an adult pulse Ox meter. I have used it on my 22 month old old grandson and it will work if you get it lined up just right. The sensor and the light source are fairly deep set. I have found the meter to be accurate and useful for my own use. I have compared it to my Doctor's meter often and it is always right on. I would not recommend it for regular use on a baby.
650639
I think it should work just fine. I needed it for my patients. Had to return it, because thermometer has to be in the same environment for at least an hr to work properly. I keep driving between my patients and it did not work for me. Otherwise, at home it was fine.
892728
Yes, can even take your body temp, albeit not as precise as medical thermometer
1227105
Should work . Husband even used it to check for heat / coldness of our house windows for drafts . Bit, the main use in our house is temp of oil for chicken wing and deep fryer for Turkey . When he gets it he's checking temps all over even my boobs... Donna lol lol
877237
No, it can only be used for surface temperature. There is no probe to check internal temp.
1921425
Short answer is no. I use mine in the ER, on children with big enough thumbs it works well, but small thumbs/fingers aren't picked up by the probe. I have had mine almost a year, use it three nights a week, drop it regularly and it is still great.
476112
I purchase this thermometer and use it on my adult clients and almost all result are febrile readings. It is not accurate. Now i have a thermometer i have no use for.