Conclusion As a result of the studies on the use of tympanic thermometers a number of recommendations have been made to increase the effectiveness of their use (Box 2). The use of the tympanic ...

“When kids hit toddler age and up, an ear thermometer is the best way to get a good temperature,” Krych says. “Their ear canals are large enough that you can get a tympanic properly in far ...

But about 15 years ago, digital and electronic thermometers were introduced. They measure infrared energy generated by the eardrum or tympanic membrane and surrounding tissue.

The first option is to look for a thermometer that can accept a probe cover. These are a simple plastic sleeve that can protect the thermometer, and gets pulled off and tossed after each use.