Learning how to use a rectal thermometer is essential if you have children younger than 4 years. Pediatricians recommend using a rectal thermometer because it produces the most accurate body ...

A google search for "Galileo's thermometer" should turn up a retailer. Disclaimer: All demonstrations are posted for the convenience and benefit of faculty and staff in the Department of Physics at ...

When taking your temperature, it's important to always use a digital thermometer instead of a glass one because of the potential for exposure to toxic mercury if the glass breaks. Because of this ...

To disinfect a digital thermometer, you can use an alcohol-based wipe with at least 70% concentration, or rubbing alcohol. You can also clean glass thermometers or rectal thermometers with soap ...

Digital thermometers are typically placed in the ear, under the tongue or use no-contact readings. They've been designed to make the process of taking a temperature quicker and less invasive than with ...