Infrared thermometer – is it worth buying?

As easily transmitted viruses and infectious diseases spread in cities, it is becoming increasingly important to detect the first signs of illness as early as possible. We have probably been greeted more than once when entering the premises of some institution with a device pointed at our forehead. It is in such situations that non-contact thermometers are most often encountered, but their popularity as everyday household devices is rapidly growing. But is such a thermometer really that useful?

An infrared thermometer, also called a non-contact thermometer, works on the principle of capturing these rays emitted by the human body and converting them into temperature. Since human skin is sufficiently conductive to this energy, the amount of infrared radiation increases as the human body temperature rises. When measuring a person's temperature, a non-contact thermometer is applied to the forehead for just a few seconds, and the test results are displayed almost immediately on an electronic screen.

To get the most accurate readings from a thermometer, you need to know how to use it correctly. It is recommended to make sure that the thermometer sensor is clean by wiping it with an alcohol wipe before each test. The temperature will also be measured much more accurately if the person's forehead is dry and free of hair. The thermometer should also be held at a certain distance from the forehead, which newer models automatically determine. [1] If a non-contact thermometer is used correctly, the error in its results should not exceed 0.2 degrees Celsius. [2] It is important to keep in mind that the error can vary depending on the temperature of the environment in which the test is performed. Ideally, the person whose temperature is being measured and the thermometer should be in an environment of the same temperature for at least 30 minutes.

One of the biggest advantages of an infrared thermometer is its convenience and speed of testing. This is especially important for businesses operating indoors and transportation companies that need to quickly check the temperature of large numbers of people. Since this temperature measurement method is non-invasive, it ensures a safe health check.

The best thermometers for babies and children

This device can measure the surface temperature of any object to which the sensor is pointed, making a non-contact thermometer extremely useful for parents of young children. Since children move around a lot, measuring their temperature can be extremely difficult, and traditional thermometers can even be dangerous for babies [3]. Non-contact thermometers do not cause any discomfort or anxiety in children, so the test is much more convenient and faster. Due to the small size of the body, which can make it difficult to measure temperature by contact, non-contact thermometers are the most comfortable for babies and ensure a calm and accurate test. Due to the sensitivity of babies and young children to temperatures, infrared thermometers are extremely useful in everyday life, measuring the temperature of bath water or food being prepared, making child care much easier. It is for these reasons that non-contact thermometers are the most suitable for children.

What to choose?

Non-contact thermometers are newly popular models of a well-known device that ensure fast, accurate and safe temperature measurement. Due to their convenience, they are the most suitable thermometers for children, babies and adults, which should be owned by everyone who values ​​their health. One of the best-rated non-contact thermometers is the Nissei MT-500, which you can purchase at an attractive price here: https://aceso.lt/collections/kitos-prekes/products/nissei-mt-500-bekontaktis-termometras

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Sources:

[1] Pharmacist Kristina Šnirpūnienė, "Amber Pharmacy".

[2] International Organization for Standardization

[3] Pediatrician Indrė Plėštytė-Būtienė