Mabis Healthcare Instant Ear Thermometer, White
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Product Reviews of Mabis Healthcare Instant Ear Thermometer, White
Product Review: Not as accurate as other models
Summary: 2 Stars
I have used a few different models and brands of instant read thermometers, and this model hasn't performed to my expectations. I realize this is instant read and it takes readings from the ear, both of which make it less accurate. But taking several readings within a minute or from both ears would reveal a great variance in temperature (3-4 degrees). That's unacceptable for me. I got a Braun instant read thermometer and it takes much better readings (consistently gives the same reading within a minute and is close, around .4 or .8 degrees to standard thermometers). Product Review: Always reads low, here
Summary: 1 Stars
We always get temperature readings below 98.6 degrees when reading people without fevers. First time I tried the screen read 94.6 degrees F. And, the readings seem to vary quite a bit. Also, the instructions say you are supposed to send the unit back to Mabis every (was it two) years? for re-calibration at a cost of about $15.
Maybe I don't know how to use it; but, we were quite disappointed.
Product Review: One of the few that actually works.
Summary: 4 Stars
A lot of these types of thermometers don't work too well, but this one is worth the money. It does take some practice to understand how to hold it for proper temperature reading, and I suspect many people who have problems or claim it doesn't read well may be inconsistent in it's use, although I can't say for sure.
The Mabis is fast, seems quite accurate and doesn't require the use of covers that add to the cost and can make it other brands inconvenient to use.
I recommend practicing with it on the people you will use it on most, while they are feeling well. Test in both ears until you get a consistent reading and note how you are holding it in the ear. Like any thermometer, digital or not, the biggest trick is in the way you use it.
Product Review: Works great
Summary: 4 Stars
Works great. The probe even fit in our newborn's ear. Only thing I don't like is the sticky zipper on the cover.Product Review: Closest to Dr.'s infant reading
Summary: 5 Stars
My infant daughter was ill with 101.5F fever and gastro enteritis at 4 months old. This thermometer picked up readings as accurate as the anal probe the pediatrician used that same day! Our readings were almost spot on. Clean it with a little cotton swab and menthlated spirits or rubbing alcohol.
I have been using this thermometer with excellent results for about 4 months now. The glow in the dark feature has proven very useful.