Pediatric thermometers

Several general criteria should be taken into account when purchasing a medical thermometer, such as the application; type of thermometer; patient comfort and hygiene; and safety conditions. Measurement points: Temperature measurement can be taken anally, orally, axillarily, by ear or by forehead. Depending on each case, one point of measurement will be chosen rather than another (see next question). Some thermometers are suitable for specific applications...