Various diseases - SARS, inflammatory processes in the lungs, pathologies of the digestive tract, systemic diseases, often accompanied by fever. This may be a high fever, or it may be a slight increase in which the child remains so active that the parents do not even suspect that he is sick.

In order to timely determine the moment of onset of the disease, as well as to constantly monitor the condition of the child, it is necessary to purchase an electronic thermometer.

Advantages of a thermometer with an electronic functioning system. The results are displayed digitally.

Main advantages:.

• The absence of mercury increases the safety of measurements, unlike a conventional mercury thermometer;

• Measurement time in the armpit - 1.5-3 minutes, with other types of measurements - oral and rectal, the duration is 30-60 seconds;

•A special sound signal notifies about the end of measurements, the thermometer turns off automatically;

• Almost all thermometers store the results of the last measurements (1-25);

• There are models in the form of animal figures, which will greatly facilitate the measurement of babies. Backlight makes it easier to measure temperature at night;

•Measurements can be carried out using two systems - the Celsius-Fahrenheit scale.

How to choose an electronic thermometer. In order to choose the right digital thermometer, you need to familiarize yourself with the properties of several models and, after comparing them, choose the most suitable model:.

•Forehead non-contact thermometer infrared Gentle Temp MC-720 Omron provides measurements within 1 second. It senses infrared skin radiation at the measurement site and determines the equivalent value for oral measurement. Detects room temperature before switching off. Measuring range: room temperature - 10°-40°С, surrounding objects - 22°-80°С, body - 37°-42.2°С;

• Thermometer-pacifier Little Doctor electronic digital (Singapore). Measurement duration - 3-4 minutes, the last value is recorded in memory. Made in the form of a pacifier, which facilitates the procedure for babies. Range – 35.5°-42°С. The digital display is located on the plastic housing, temperature changes can be observed during the process;

• Thermometer Termo Base Gamma digital for adults and children. Housing waterproof. Rectal and oral measurements - 1 min ± 10 seconds, axillary - 1.5 minutes ± 20 seconds. The value of the last measurement is stored in memory. Measurement range — 32.4°-42.9°С;

• Digital electronic thermometer LD-302 Little Doctor (Singapore) in a waterproof case with a flexible tip. This tip provides increased safety when measuring, especially rectally.. Measurement within 3-4 minutes in the range of 35.5°-42°C;

• Non-contact ear thermometer (infrared) OMRON Gentle Temp MC-520-E for temperature control by measurements in the auricle. The measurement lasts a few seconds, at the end of the thermometer beeps and automatically turns off. The device memory stores the results of the last 9 measurements;

•Digital thermometer T-30 Dr. Frei is made in the form of the favorite character Winnie the Pooh. This will make it easier to measure the temperature of babies and turn the process into a game.. Duration of axillary measurement -5 minutes, oral and rectal - 1 minute. At the end of the measurement, a signal sounds, if there is no operation for 10 minutes, the thermometer will automatically turn off. The previous measurement is shown on the display in the upper right corner. Flexible tip makes the measurement process completely safe;

•Electronic thermometer MT-3001 Microlife for all types of temperature determination in adults and children with fixing the value of the last measurement. The end of the procedure notifies the sound, the thermometer turns off automatically. Convenient plastic case.

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