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Thermometers - Medical
Digital Thermometers - Compact

Category/Subcategory
Thermometers - Medical Digital Thermometers - Compact
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
B-D Digital Fever Thermometer Compact digital thermometer Becton Dickinson 201-847-4200 http://www.bd.com	Manufacturer has not provided information on accuracy to the Sustainable Hospitals Project Reads oral temperature in about 1 minute, beeps when temperature reading is ready Uses disposable probe covers Automatic shut off feature Battery life is about 300 hours
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Faichney Digital Thermometers Faichney Medical Company 800-548-0817	Compact digital thermometer
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Geratherm ColorChoice Oral & Rectal Thermometers Compact digital thermometer R.G. Medical Diagnostics Manufacturer's Distributor 888-596-9498 http://www.rgmd.com	Accuracy is +/- 0.2F Reads oral temperature in about 1 minute, beeps when temperature reading is ready Available in oral model (part # 30010) or rectal model (part # 30051) Uses standard probe covers Battery life - up to 4,000 readings Custom probe covers are available Meets ASTM E1112 accuracy requirements
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Geratherm SOLARTHERM(TM) Compact digital thermometer R.G. Medical Diagnostics Manufacturer's Distributor 888-596-9498 http://www.rgmd.com	Solar Powered (no button battery to dispose of). 72 hours standby in dark. Mercury-free and battery-free. Reads temperature in about 1 minute, beeps when temperature is ready Automatic shut off feature Jumbo display - lens magnifies numbers Custom storage case designed for wall attachment Meets ASTM E1112 accuracy requirements Custom probe cover available
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Mabis Digital Thermometer Mabis Healthcare 800-728-6811 http://www.mabis.net/	Compact digital thermometer records temperature in approximately 60 seconds Beeper indicates when peak temperature is reached Talking Digital model available, in English or Spanish Digital Pacified thermometer available, for children 5 years and under
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Omron Digital Thermometer Compact digital thermometer Omron Healthcare, Inc. 800-216-1333 http://www.omronhealthcare.com	Accuracy is +/- 0.2F for Models MC-101 and MC-104 fever themometers Reads oral temperature in about 1 minute, beeps when temperature reading is ready Model MC-101 with beeper, Model MC-104 without beeper Battery life is about 300 hours
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
PolyMedica Digital Thermometer Compact digital thermometer PolyMedica 800-521-4503	Accuracy is +/-0.3 F in range 96.4<98.0 F, +/-0.2 F in range 98.0-102.0 F, and +/-0.3F in range >102.0-106.0 F Reads oral temperature in about 1 minute, beeps when temperature reading is ready Uses disposable probe covers Automatic shut off feature Battery life is about 300 hours

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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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