Sustainable Hospitals - Products and Resources for Category/Subcategory

Products and Resources for Category/Subcategory:
Thermometers - Medical
Non-electronic Thermometers

Category/Subcategory
Thermometers - Medical Non-electronic Thermometers
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Geratherm Fever Thermometer Liquid-in-glass thermometer R.G. Medical Diagnostics Manufacturer's Distributor 888-596-9498 http://www.rgmd.com	Mercury-free, liquid-in-glass thermometer contains non-toxic silver colored Galinstan fluid Available in oral model (part # 20010) and rectal model (part # 20051) for oral, rectal and axillary use. Oral model also available with magnifying optical case (part # 20041) Dual scale reads in both Fahrenheit and Celsius No batteries required Custom probe covers are available
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
NexTemp(TM) and Traxit^TM Dot matrix thermometer Medical Indicators, Inc. 888-930-4599 http://www.medicalindicators.com	Nextemp and Traxit indicate temperature by a grid of dots that serve as the temperature-reading device Dots are made of non-toxic commponents that change to black, with the last blackened dot indicating the correct temperature Vendor reports that dot matrix technology meets ASTM E1299 accuracy requirements Traxit is a heart-shaped sticker that provides axillary temperature by being attached to a child's underarm with self-stick adhesive NexTemp is a thin, flexible plastic strip containing the dot-matrix thermometer for oral measurement. It is latex free and uses a PETG medical grade plastic. The NexTemp is available in 2 styles: a personal reusable style and a disposable style
Product & Manufacturer	Comments
Tempa-Dot Dot matrix thermometer 3M Health Care 800-228-3957 http://3m.com/healthcare	Accuracy meets ASTM standard of +/- 0.2F in the range 98.0-102.0F, +/-0.4F for >102F Single use Shelf life 2 years

« Top of page »

Resource type
Web site
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

Note: Information has been provided by the named vendors. The Sustainable Hospitals Project does not endorse any products or take responsibility for the accuracy of the information or for product performance. Contact vendors directly to purchase a product or to obtain more information. This table is a work-in-progress, and feedback may be sent by email to shp@uml.edu or by phone to 978-934-3386.

R E G I S T E R G L O S S A R Y F E E D B A C K S I T E M A P H O M E