Product DescriptionBraun IRT4520 ThermoScan digital ear thermometer. Temperature measurement within seconds. Temperature range: 34 - 42.2 °C. Temperature range: 93.2 - 108.0 °F. ExacTemp technology. Feedback system. Ready Beep. Small, soft flexible tip. Auto-off after 60 seconds. Easy-to-read LCD display. Lens filter detector. Lens filter ejector. Protective case with lens filter storage. Alkaline batteries included. 21 lens filter included. Color: blue. Memory storage capacity: 8.
What Others Say
Personal choice by most RN's at home ...
My wife purchased this digital thermometer after pouring herself over hours of research and reading. Being an audiophile and a Registered Nurse, she's one of those people that reads the manual on everything first, never makes an impulse purchase and often times calls the company directly via the phone numbers listed on the packaging (which she usually copies down in the store).
I had purchased a different thermometer for her as birthday present, but that's a whole other story. Needless to say the Braun Thermoscan Thermometer was her preferred choice. The reasons are thus:
1.The readings this device give are the most accurate for any ear thermometer on the market at any price. This should be the most important ... Read More
Not so hot
This model did not work as well as the $19 model I bought later at Wal Mart. I ended sending this one back.
Fast Easy and Dependable Worth the Money
I have used a few other products and they were junk but the Braun IRT4520 gets the job done. Light weight and easy to use and durable. I like the battery option using two AA's than others who have the small flat disk types. When it comes to my kids health I want to get the information quickly and comfortable as I can. I found that this thermoscan worked so well I bought two of them one for me and one as a gift.
Good product, but needs some improvements
Sturdy and easy to use. My 2-year-old kid loves having her temp taken with this thing. In fact she can do it herself.
However, if you take two readings from the same ear in quick succession, the readings can vary as much as 1 degree. That makes me wonder how accurate and consistent this thing is.
Separately, the display is not back-lit, and this is an inconvenience when taking temperatures in the dark.
Happy Mom
I almost didn't buy an ear thermometer because my Pediatrician will only accept an rectal temp but my kids are too squirmy for that - even when they are sick. However, every time I have taken a rectal temp the temperature has matched the ear temp exactly. In the middle of the night, when my daughter is crying so hard that she can't talk - it is a life saver. I know within 3 seconds if I am dealing with a suprise fever or a just a bad dream.
