AERODIAGNOSTIC Slimline Infrared Forehead Thermometer

The AERODIAGNOSTIC slimline is a non-contact infrared forehead thermometer from Aero Healthcare (code ADT10), listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as ARTG 334356 and classed as a Class IIa medical device. Hold it 3 to 5cm from the forehead, press the trigger and the reading appears on the LCD screen, with no contact with the skin. A body mode reads body temperature and an object mode reads surface temperatures. Aero Healthcare lists it for use at home and in healthcare facilities.

Features

• Non-contact reading from 3 to 5cm, so nothing touches the skin
• Body mode accurate to plus or minus 0.2 degrees C between 35.0 and 42.0 degrees C
• Object mode for surface temperatures from 0 to 100 degrees C
• Slim, lightweight body, about 82g with batteries
• Runs on 2 x AAA batteries
• ARTG listed, Class IIa medical device

Specifications

• Brand: Aero Healthcare (AERODIAGNOSTIC)
• Product code: ADT10
• ARTG number: 334356 (Class IIa)
• Measuring range: body mode 32.0 to 42.9 degrees C; object mode 0 to 100 degrees C
• Accuracy: body mode plus or minus 0.2 degrees C (35.0 to 42.0 degrees C); object mode plus or minus 0.5 degrees C
• Measuring distance: 3 to 5cm
• Power: DC 3V (2 x 1.5V AAA batteries)
• Size: 150 x 45 x 40mm
• Weight: about 82g with batteries
• Storage: minus 20 to 55 degrees C, under 85 percent relative humidity

Why choose a non-contact forehead thermometer?

Nothing touches the person and there is no probe to hold in a mouth or under an arm, which makes readings quicker and easier on someone who is unsettled. That makes a non-contact forehead thermometer a practical first check in first aid rooms, schools and reception areas. Non-contact use does not remove the need for hygiene: healthdirect Australia advises cleaning a thermometer with warm soapy water or sanitiser between uses.

How to use a forehead thermometer

• Read the instruction leaflet supplied with the device first, including where and how to aim it.
• Select body mode, hold the thermometer 3 to 5cm from the centre of the forehead and press the trigger.
• Repeat if you are unsure of the result.

What the reading means

healthdirect Australia defines a fever as a body temperature of 38 degrees C or higher; a normal temperature is usually 36.5 to 37 degrees C. A thermometer reading is only one part of the picture. Go to the nearest emergency department immediately if someone has a fever with seizures, confusion or difficulty breathing. For a baby or young child with a fever, or anyone who seems very unwell, see a doctor or call healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Object mode is for surface temperatures, not people, so always check the mode before reading a person. Compare the other models in our thermometer buying guide, including the AERODIAGNOSTIC pistol grip forehead thermometer.

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