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Thermometers - Medical
Digital Thermometers - Professional

 
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Thermometers - Medical
Digital Thermometers - Professional
Product & Manufacturer Comments
IVAC Temp Plus(R) II and TURBO*TEMP(TM)
Professional electronic thermometers
 
Alaris Medical Systems
800-482-4822
http://www.alarismed.com
 
  • Accuracy +/- 0.2 F
     
  • Uses 3 AA batteries
     
  • Oral and rectal probes on single unit
     
  • Anti-theft option
     
Product & Manufacturer Comments
IVAC Vital-Check®
Professional vital signs monitor
 
Alaris Medical Systems
800-482-4822
http://www.alarismed.com
 
  • The 4200 and 4400 series Vital Signs Monitor offer capability of monitoring temperature and blood pressure in a single system
     
  • Pulse oximetry monitoring is available on the 4400 series
     
Product & Manufacturer Comments
R.G. Medical DataTherm(TM) Continuous Temperature Monitor
 
R.G. Medical Diagnostics
Manufacturer's Distributor
888-596-9498
http://www.rgmd.com
 
  • Continuous temperature monitor have a range of 62.6 - 113 degrees F, with an acccuracy of +/- 0.2 degrees F
     
  • Readings every 4 seconds, high and low temperature alarms, and data storage and recall
     
  • Suitable for hyperthermia, hypothermia, febrile seizure, and burn patients
     
Product & Manufacturer Comments
Sure Temp®
Professional electronic thermometer
 
Welch Allyn Medical Products
Thermometry Products
800-854-2904
http://www.welchallyn.com
 
  • Accuracy +/- 0.2 F
     
  • Available as portable or wall-mounted units
     
  • Uses 3 AA batteries for about 6000 temperature measurements
     
  • Available with oral/axillary or rectal probes
     
  • Reports in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius
     
  • Calibration key available
     
  • 4-foot or 9-foot cords available
     

 

 
 
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Burlington (Massachusetts) Board of Health Website
 
This website describes mercury management and outreach efforts spearheaded by Todd Dresser at the Burlington Board of Health. The site includes educational materials and case studies describing mercury recovery efforts targeting local businesses, residents, and schools. Don't miss the identification guides for where to find mercury in medical offices, households, and common products.

 
http://www.burlington.org/health/Mercury.htm
 
 
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