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    Home » Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer Review!

    March 7, 2013 By Ruth V. 82 Comments

    Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer Review!

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    Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer

    A few months ago our little one became ill for the first time. It was unbelievably scary for me. I felt completely helpless. I needed to take his temperature but he was already so uncomfortable and crying non-stop that I dreaded it. I wish I'd had an Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer at the time.

    Exergen Corporation is a world leader in industrial and medical non-invasive temperature technology. They create non-invasive temperature measurement devices designed to provide higher accuracy & reliability with less invasiveness and at a lower cost.

    The Exergen TemporalScanner is an infrared thermometer, which reads a temperature in just TWO seconds. Just a gentle stroke across the forehead is all you need to receive a quick, accurate reading. This is a totally non-invasive system which is fast and won't cause any additional discomfort to your baby.

    Here is information regarding accuracy and how the TemporalScanner works from Exergen's website:

    The TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers and temperature sensors inserted in the heart during course of patient treatment and accepted for use in major hospitals, making it the ideal thermometer for use with newborns, infants, children or adults.

    The TemporalScanner has patented software, providing arterial heat balance. This unique process determines temperature by accurately measuring the balance between the tissues warming from arterial blood and tissues cooling (warming) caused by heat loss (gain) to the environment.

    The best place to measure temperature is the center of the heart, but this can be done only under a doctor's supervision. Doctors know that measurement of the blood temperature in a major artery accurately reflects true body temperature. The TemporalScanner Thermometer is designed to measure the temperature of the skin surface over the temporal artery, a major artery of the head.

    The temporal artery is connected to the heart via the carotid artery, directly leading from the aorta, the main trunk of the arterial system. It offers constant blood flow. It is the only such artery positioned close enough to the skin surface to provide access needed to take an accurate measurement. It is easy to use because it is ideally located at the front portion of the forehead. The TemporalScanner is easier and gentler to use than other types of measurement devices such as oral, rectal, underarm and in-ear thermometers because it is truly non-invasive.

    To use the TemporalScanner just gently stroke the thermometer across the forehead. Doing so crosses over the temporal artery and allows the thermometer to capture an accurate body temperature.

    Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer

    In my completely unscientific experiment, I tested this thermometer against traditional digital thermometers that I had on hand and each time the readings were within 0.1 or 0.2 degrees of one another. I feel like I'm getting a very accurate reading with the Exergen TemporalScanner.

    When your child is sick the last thing you want to do is cause them more discomfort. I love being able to take my little one's temperature so quickly and painlessly. I've had other thermometers where I've had to wait minutes (yes, minutes!) for a reading! I'm so impressed by how quickly this thermometer works. I also love that I can use the TemporalScanner when my baby is asleep. No more probing through clothing to access his armpit with a pointy thermometer and no need for rectal readings. Your baby can remain sound asleep and in just two quick seconds you'll have a result.

    The Exergen TemporalScanner is also really affordable for the amount of technology it employs. Most retailers have it listed for under $40!

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    Disclosure: I received this item at no cost to facilitate a review. All opinions are my own. Amazon links are affiliate links.

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    1. Ashley says

      March 07, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      I learned that I could buy this at Walmart - which I need to check out because I really love this concept and how high rated it is. It's trusted by many hospitals, so it has to be amazing!

      demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

      Reply
    2. patricia zupancic says

      March 07, 2013 at 2:50 pm

      I learned that the therm. Can be used for all ages 🙂

      Reply
    3. wrcalehmann says

      March 07, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      I learned it's just as accurate as a rectal thermometer. WOW! I've been looking for one that is accurate; I hate taking my Little's temp under the arm!

      Reply
    4. Veronica says

      March 07, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      Learned that ear thermometers are innacurate! wow

      Reply
    5. Emily M. says

      March 07, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      I learned you can get them at babiesrus, walmart, sam's, costco, and walgreens. Never seen them before and thought they would be a lot harder to get your hands on than that

      Reply
    6. Rehannon Bischoff says

      March 07, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      Looks great, would love to try.. Seems so easy..

      Reply
    7. lu413 says

      March 07, 2013 at 3:28 pm

      Loved the virtual classroom

      Reply
    8. Momma Lew says

      March 07, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      My daughter was just sick this past weekend and getting her to take her temp in her mouth was impossible (she's 2), I kept saying to my husband I wish I had one of these thermometers instead!!!! I had no idea that temps could be different in all different places. Thank you!

      Reply
    9. Madonna says

      March 07, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      I didn't know they were so widely distributed through major retailers. I actually thought you had to order online to get one.

      Reply
    10. Dan and Sarah says

      March 07, 2013 at 6:03 pm

      I learned that they make professional instruments as well!

      Reply
    11. AEH says

      March 07, 2013 at 6:18 pm

      I learned that temporal artery temperature changes faster than temperature taken rectally. Interesting......

      Reply
    12. Christy isttc says

      March 07, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      Its available at Target!!

      Reply
    13. Lease3 says

      March 07, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      I learned how accurate it is!

      Reply
    14. kellyr78 says

      March 07, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      I learned that you should measure only the side of the head that is exposed. Any covering, hair, hat, etc. will prevent the heat from dissipating
      kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

      Reply
    15. Rachel says

      March 07, 2013 at 10:36 pm

      The first self disinfecting thermometer was made in 2007.

      Reply
    16. Rachel Johnson says

      March 08, 2013 at 1:53 am

      I learned that it takes a very accurate temperature. I've actually borrowed one before and love the convenience of it especially on a sick cranky baby!

      Reply
    17. Suzie Williams says

      March 08, 2013 at 8:12 am

      I learned they also make products for medical professionals and industrial products as well!

      Reply
    18. kay says

      March 08, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      Learned it is accurate and ear thermometeres may not be

      Reply
    19. Katherine says

      March 08, 2013 at 1:34 pm

      i learned the best place to measure temperature is the center of the heart, but this can be done only under a doctor's supervision

      Reply
    20. Ronda peyton says

      March 08, 2013 at 1:34 pm

      first self disinfecting thermometer was made in 2007

      Reply
    21. Sonya Sanderson says

      March 08, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      I learned that it is available at Costco

      Reply
    22. Fawn says

      March 08, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      I learned that it captures the naturally emitted heat from the skin over the temporal artery, taking 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate

      Reply
    23. alyssasmom9807 says

      March 08, 2013 at 6:27 pm

      In 2011 the exergen thermometer outsold all other brands of thermomters nationwide

      nicolemb2010 at yahoo dot com

      Reply
    24. Cassandra Eastman says

      March 08, 2013 at 7:54 pm

      I learned they are available at Sam's Club!

      Reply
    25. Christina Howell says

      March 08, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      I learned that The temporal artery is a branch of the internal carotid artery, but courses within a millimeter or two of the skin's surface over the lateral forehead. It is readily accessible and, despite lying so close to the skin surface, presents no risk of injury from being touched.

      Reply
    26. coriwestphal says

      March 08, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      I learned that Multiple temperatures taken over the same area in rapid succession will ultimately cool the area causing differences in temperature results. Interesting!

      coriwestphal at msn dot com

      Reply
    27. Lisa Ehrman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:02 am

      It's faster than other thermometers

      Reply
    28. Laurie Nykaza says

      March 09, 2013 at 10:18 am

      you can pick one up at Walmart and it looks so easy to use

      Reply
    29. Patty Coleman says

      March 09, 2013 at 3:49 pm

      I learned that studies have shown they are more accurate and might replace rectal thermometers. [email protected]

      Reply
    30. Kit Kat says

      March 09, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      I found out that there is a new study that favors temporal thermometers.

      Reply
    31. Wendy Mastin says

      March 10, 2013 at 12:43 am

      I learned that with a gentle stroke of the forehead it captures the naturally emitted heat from the skin over the temporal artery

      Reply
    32. Karen says

      March 10, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      Exergen holds over 100 issued and pending U.S. and foreign patents, and is the only manufacturer of retail medical thermometers in the U.S. Presently, half of hospitals and pediatricians currently use the Exergen TemporalScanner, and well over 4 million consumers use one at home.

      Reply
    33. Anzhelika Yeremenko says

      March 11, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      I learned that ear thermometers are inaccurate. Did not know that. That is what I use now.

      Reply
    34. Abigail says

      March 12, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      I learned about it's speed and accuracy - very impressed!

      Reply
    35. Christa Lopez says

      March 12, 2013 at 6:06 pm

      With a gentle stroke of the forehead it captures the naturally emitted heat from the skin over the temporal artery, taking 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate. With its patented Arterial Heat Balance system the TemporalScanner measures ambient temperatures, mathematically replaces the small temperature loss from cooling at the skin, and displays an accurate arterial temperature.

      Reply
    36. Krystal Miller says

      March 12, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      I learned that they have a timeline of some of their innovations! For example, in 2007, they released an TemporalScanner - World's first self-disinfecting thermometer. That's very useful!

      Reply
    37. stephland3 says

      March 13, 2013 at 2:27 pm

      I learned the Exergen TemporalScanner's performance
      is supported by more than 40 peer-reviewed published studies covering all ages from preterm infants to geriatrics and all
      care areas from hospitals to homes.

      Reply
    38. aperry says

      March 14, 2013 at 5:05 am

      sold at costco

      Reply
    39. Nikki Krutz says

      March 14, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      i learned that i can buy one at walmart and walgreens

      Reply
    40. Saver Sara says

      March 15, 2013 at 1:18 pm

      I learned it's extremely accurate.

      Reply
    41. Pamela says

      March 15, 2013 at 5:17 pm

      I learned that it's incredibly accurate - we do underarm temperatures because they're easiest, and I know that those are relatively incorrect!

      Reply
    42. Amber @ And On This Farm says

      March 15, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      I learned that a clinical study showed accuracy over rectal temperature! So much easier!

      Reply
    43. Debby says

      March 18, 2013 at 12:25 am

      I learned that "Arterial temperature is the same temperature as the blood flowing from the heart. It is the best determinate of body temperature. "

      Reply
    44. bellsam says

      March 18, 2013 at 12:27 am

      I like that this product is the same as the product used in hospitals and that it is using the artery temp no the the skin temp

      Reply
    45. Keara B. says

      March 18, 2013 at 3:09 am

      I learned that it's tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers and probes in the heart- therefore very accurate!

      Reply
    46. Anna says

      March 18, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      I learned that his thermometer takes many readings and displays the most accurate

      Reply
    47. Victoria Nyquist says

      March 18, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      I learned that exergen is the only company that sells thermometers retail in the U.S.!

      Reply
    48. JCMA says

      March 19, 2013 at 1:45 am

      What a great way to take a baby's temperature! I can't believe exergen is the only company in the US that sells this type of thermometer!

      Reply
    49. N Bear says

      March 19, 2013 at 4:41 am

      I learned that Exergen provides temperature sensors for NASA!

      Reply
    50. MissMannah says

      March 19, 2013 at 9:54 pm

      I learned that it is just as accurate as a rectal thermometer.

      Reply
    51. amanda hoffman says

      March 20, 2013 at 2:00 am

      i learned that ear thermometers are inaccurate

      Reply
    52. JRFrugalMom and Family says

      March 20, 2013 at 5:16 am

      I learned that I can find it at Walmart

      Reply
    53. pearlsprecious says

      March 20, 2013 at 6:02 pm

      I noticed that they are currently offering a $5 mail-in rebate.

      Reply
    54. kaprea99 says

      March 20, 2013 at 6:13 pm

      I see that it is available at Walgreens, WalMart, and Krogers the places I shop. And that it is as accurate as a rectal temp (less invasive).

      Reply
    55. Christine M Tubbytelly says

      March 21, 2013 at 2:42 am

      it takes lots of readings to give the most accurate temperature.

      Reply
    56. DeLaura says

      March 21, 2013 at 3:15 am

      I learned that it is more accurate than an ear thermometer

      Reply
    57. Kristi C. says

      March 21, 2013 at 3:21 am

      I learned that they were founded by Harvard-research scientist .Dr. Francesco Pompei over two decades ago, and that the Exergen Corporation is based in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA.

      Reply
    58. MLW says

      March 21, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      I learned that it was named one of the smartest products of the decade!

      Reply
    59. Kim S. says

      March 22, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      I learned that the TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy.

      Reply
    60. Brittany Chelette says

      March 22, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      Learned they have a virtual classroom!

      Reply
    61. Mackie3 says

      March 22, 2013 at 2:10 pm

      I learned the best place to take temperature is the center of the heart!

      Reply
    62. Candace Barrow says

      March 23, 2013 at 2:33 am

      They have a virtual classroom on there site.

      Reply
    63. Mandy Freeman says

      March 23, 2013 at 2:37 am

      Only the best thermometer.

      Reply
    64. Erum says

      March 23, 2013 at 3:09 am

      that many hospitals use this

      Reply
    65. Weave says

      March 23, 2013 at 3:48 am

      I learned that ear thermometers are considered inaccurate because the positioning is critical and they often miss fevers.

      Reply
    66. wrcalehmann says

      March 24, 2013 at 3:58 am

      Who won this giveaway? I don't see it and was so hopeful 🙂 Sorry to pester.

      Reply
    67. Chelsea Rutledge says

      March 27, 2013 at 11:36 pm

      I would love one of these! So much easier and more convenient than using the old fashion thermometers! Especially with an infant! Thank you for the review. I was really sceptical about them and their accuracy, because doctors are always saying that a rectal temp is the most accurate. But this review really cleared up the questions I had about this thermometer.

      Reply
    68. The mom who lives in perpetual chaos says

      August 09, 2013 at 2:17 pm

      I have been looking to purchase a temporal thermometer but was concerned about accuracy. I know ear thermometers had some controversy over accuracy and needing to be positioned correctly. Thanks for the review, I will be looking to purchase this one as my youngest hates having her temperature taken.

      Reply
    69. Puddles and Poop says

      September 04, 2013 at 10:02 am

      When my three year old was a baby, I hated taking his temp. because I had to do it rectally. It was the same for my second. With our third baby coming, I am really considering buying one of these...especially if they are more accurate.

      Reply
    70. Theresa Menting says

      September 10, 2013 at 3:32 am

      I am so intrigued by this thermometer, my hubby and I got a very expensive ear one for our shower and it works for junk. My daughters' poor hinny getting the nasty reading because we had no other options! We will definitely be checking this out!

      Reply
    71. Rebecca Parsons says

      September 17, 2013 at 6:01 am

      I always worry about the accuracy of the thermometer's but I love a review about them working the way they are supposed to.

      Reply
    72. Marcia Lee says

      October 13, 2013 at 1:13 am

      As a grandma, I go way back to the dark ages, so I am so happy to hear that there is a thermometer that can read a temperature in 2 seconds by only passing it over the forehead. I sure beats everything I've ever used.

      Reply
    73. Cynthia Cover says

      November 17, 2013 at 8:36 am

      I think this would be a really cool temperature reader, we have the old standard and it is hard to get a reliable reading.

      Reply
    74. RANDY FULGHAM says

      December 26, 2013 at 10:32 am

      this is a nice review--thanks for sharing..!and happy new year!!!

      Reply
    75. Shelly Johnson says

      January 09, 2014 at 8:36 am

      I am in desperate need of one of these. I have seen then, and honestly, I've been a little suspicious. I grew up thinking that only the regular thermometers worked. If it wasn't "under the tounge" it wouldn't read accurately. THEN, I had a second baby. Now we are all mom's here so, so I am *praying* I am not the only one who has gone to take a sick older child's temperature and thought "Oh, crap, did I accidentally use this thermometer in a moment of panic in the baby's bum??" I can't use THIS thing anymore. I have gone through SO many thermometers I was starting to think I needed a degree in medicine LOL

      Reply
    76. Georgia Beckman says

      January 15, 2014 at 8:08 am

      I am in the market for a new thermometer. When digital thermometers came out a few years ago, I started buying one as a baby shower gift for every baby shower I attended. I also made sure that all of my children had them in their homes for my grandchildren. However, it has now been a few years & it's time to get new thermometers. We currently only have a mercury thermometer in our home. I know that at least one of our daughters has no thermometer at all right now. The thing I like about this temporal thermometer is that there is no need to wake the child up to take their temperature; which is great for school days. No need to wake them up, take their temp & tell them to "Go back to sleep, you can't go to school today." This is at the top of my list! Thanks for the review.

      Reply
    77. Barbara A Ramirez says

      April 07, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Thank you so much for reviewing thermometers that will be used with children..you saved me so much time researching what one to buy!

      Reply
    78. Marcia Lee says

      May 18, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      I have never heard of a temporal artery thermometer, but after reading your review, I understood how it works and when I need a new thermometer, I think I will buy this kind. Thank you for your review.

      Reply
    79. betty crawford says

      May 28, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      I have one of my own. I am a nurse and these save lots of time and are less stressful.

      Reply
    80. ANN*H says

      May 28, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      Thermometers are good to have at your house even at grandmas like me . I like this one and that it is one trusted by doctors too. Extremely easy to use on children. Thanks for the review.

      Reply
    81. Linda Mannst says

      January 21, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      This is amazing. What a great, fast way to check your childs temp. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
    82. Holly Thomas says

      December 16, 2015 at 10:53 am

      I have never used these with my children. Right now we just use under the armpit to check temp since they are still too little to know to hold it under their tongue.

      Reply

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