Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer - IRT4520
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Description of Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer - IRT4520
Get quick and accurate results with this Braun Thermoscan one-second ear thermometer. The thermometer beeps and confirms the end of the temperature measurement, displaying results within one second. Features extended memory for last temperature taken and an easy-to-read LCD display screen. Includes 21 lens filters and a protective case. Imported. 6-1/4L"Apparel reviews of Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer - IRT4520
Customer Review: Good but no light
Rating: 4 Stars
I use this thermometer with my child since he was born. Everything is ok, besides the .5 degree variant as mentioned by another reviewer and also my main complaint would be that it does not have a lighted LCD display. If you have to take the temperature while the child is sleeping the LCD display is too dark to read, you need to see it with a flashlight or something. Customer Review: Finally a dependable Ear Thermometer
Rating: 5 Stars
Having spent well over $200.00 buying ear thermometers, none of which were accurate or dependable I asked the nurse at my MD's office which one she was using, she said Braun. I searched the Braun ear thermometers and decided on this model and I have not had to search anymore. It is easy to use, results appear in seconds that are reliable, and it comes with a holder from which you just pick it up, use, and put it back on the holder till the next time it's needed. I am about to buy a 2nd one so there will be one on each floor. I highly recommend this product, the others I tried did not come close to measuring up to this one.Customer Review: Easy Temperature- Taking Device
Rating: 5 Stars
Braun IRT 4520 Ear Thermometer is an excellent device for taking temperatures, especially in small children and infants. Most families have an oral thermometer and some use other types, like rectal or those that are placed under the armpit. These other thermometers are generally ok with certain age groups but when it comes to the very young, an ear thermometer is the best option. And the Braun IRT 4520 is one of the best on the market.
This thermometer gives accurate results in about 30 to 45 seconds. They way it accomplishes its task is by using infrared technology to measure the level of heat generated by the eardrum and other tissue. Some may question the ear as an accurate place to measure ones' body temperature but according to many medical experts, the ear actually provides greater accuracy than oral and other types of thermometers.
Of all the pluses with this device, the most important among them is the ease of use. Babies generally don't like anything placed inside their ears but they don't resist this type of thermometer like they do others. I had tried using the armpit style thermometer but the squirming and crying was too much. With this, there is still a little bit of annoyance for both your baby and you but it is nothing compared to the aggravation caused by other types of thermometers.
On occasion, this thermometer may have a problem producing an accurate measurement and when it does, it will let you know on the display panel. For example, if the tip isn't inserted properly in the ear, you will get the error code "POS", indicating that the positioning is not secure. If the surrounding air is too hot or too cold (needs to be between 50 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit), you will get the "Err" error message. If a person's temperature is far too high or too low, (outside the 93.2 to 108 degrees Fahrenheit range) you will get "HI" or "LO". If this happens, don't panic- chances are you didn't insert the thermometer correctly or the filter isn't clean. Replace the filter if necessary and try again.
One of the many nice things about this device is that it comes complete with batteries. This may not seem like a big deal but it is no fun when you buy a new electronic device, race home, and discover you forgot the batteries. Braun knows that when people buy a thermometer, it is usually because they need to use it immediately. They don't want the unexpected surprise of having no batteries. Braun includes these for your convenience. And the fact that the batteries are ordinary AA is also convenient because this type of battery is easy to find.
Yet another plus with this thermometer is that it stores the last temperature in memory. This temperature will display when you turn the unit on, allowing you to see the last reading and compare it to the reading you are about to take. This is nice because it takes the guesswork out of the task. Often, a pediatrician will ask if you know the previous temperature so that he/she can make comparisons and check progress in the case of illness. With this device, it is right there, on the panel when you turn it on. And when you take a new temperature, the reading remains on the screen for sixty seconds for your convenience.
Could this thermometer be improved in any way? Well, I can only think of a few minor things. One would be a gripping surface- perhaps a small section around the middle with a rubber covering to help consumers hold the device more firmly in place. Another possible improvement would be a lighted display panel, just in case you need to use the thermometer in a dark place. These and other changes could make the thermometer even more appealing, but they are minor and shouldn't count for much in a buying decision.
To keep things as sanitary as possible, it is important to always replace the lens filter before each use. This is a small plastic cap that fits over the tip of the measuring device and it needs to be replaced after each use. These replacement filters can be purchased in most drug stores and on- line at a cost of less then ten dollars for a pack of forty. This is an added cost for owning this type of thermometer. But any type of thermometer is going to include its share of cleaning/sanitation costs so, again, this shouldn't have too much affect on one's decision to buy.
Overall, this thermometer has proven itself a godsend for me and my family. The ease of use, the memory storage of the last temperature reading, and the long battery life (about two years or 1000 measurements) make this a must have for anyone with babies or toddlers. It eliminates much of the fussiness and frustration common with other thermometers and even though it carries a hefty price tag, it is worth the extra cost.
Customer Review: stopped working after 3 months
Rating: 1 Stars
We started getting a "LO" message when using the thermometer. It said that we needed to change the probe tip and clean the lense. This worked for a little while. We changed the tip on each use. Now nothing works. After spending near $50 on this I feel like a chump. I want to throw it out the window. I'm heading to the drug store now to buy something else.Customer Review: Good buy.
Rating: 4 Stars
The reading is not as accurate as the oral/underam/rectal thermometer, but given that it is next to impossilble to hold my one year old down long enough to get his underarm temperature reading I found the Braun Thermoscan to be really usefull.
One thing to keep in mind is that the readings vary in a range of .5 degrees over a couple of readings. So I tend to average it out and if the temperature is at or over a 100, I also double check with the underarm thermometer. It's a very convient device and you can take your childs temparature when they are sleeping or distracted. The only problem is that the readings are not very consistent. i.e if you check your childs temperature a number of times, the readings you get will have a range of about .5 degres.