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.
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.
Ashley says
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!
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patricia zupancic says
I learned that the therm. Can be used for all ages 🙂
wrcalehmann says
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!
Veronica says
Learned that ear thermometers are innacurate! wow
Emily M. says
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
Rehannon Bischoff says
Looks great, would love to try.. Seems so easy..
lu413 says
Loved the virtual classroom
Momma Lew says
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!
Madonna says
I didn't know they were so widely distributed through major retailers. I actually thought you had to order online to get one.
Dan and Sarah says
I learned that they make professional instruments as well!
AEH says
I learned that temporal artery temperature changes faster than temperature taken rectally. Interesting......
Christy isttc says
Its available at Target!!
Lease3 says
I learned how accurate it is!
kellyr78 says
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
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Rachel says
The first self disinfecting thermometer was made in 2007.
Rachel Johnson says
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!
Suzie Williams says
I learned they also make products for medical professionals and industrial products as well!
kay says
Learned it is accurate and ear thermometeres may not be
Katherine says
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
Ronda peyton says
first self disinfecting thermometer was made in 2007
Sonya Sanderson says
I learned that it is available at Costco
Fawn says
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
alyssasmom9807 says
In 2011 the exergen thermometer outsold all other brands of thermomters nationwide
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Cassandra Eastman says
I learned they are available at Sam's Club!
Christina Howell says
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.
coriwestphal says
I learned that Multiple temperatures taken over the same area in rapid succession will ultimately cool the area causing differences in temperature results. Interesting!
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Lisa Ehrman says
It's faster than other thermometers
Laurie Nykaza says
you can pick one up at Walmart and it looks so easy to use
Patty Coleman says
I learned that studies have shown they are more accurate and might replace rectal thermometers. [email protected]
Kit Kat says
I found out that there is a new study that favors temporal thermometers.
Wendy Mastin says
I learned that with a gentle stroke of the forehead it captures the naturally emitted heat from the skin over the temporal artery
Karen says
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.
Anzhelika Yeremenko says
I learned that ear thermometers are inaccurate. Did not know that. That is what I use now.
Abigail says
I learned about it's speed and accuracy - very impressed!
Christa Lopez says
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.
Krystal Miller says
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!
stephland3 says
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.
aperry says
sold at costco
Nikki Krutz says
i learned that i can buy one at walmart and walgreens
Saver Sara says
I learned it's extremely accurate.
Pamela says
I learned that it's incredibly accurate - we do underarm temperatures because they're easiest, and I know that those are relatively incorrect!
Amber @ And On This Farm says
I learned that a clinical study showed accuracy over rectal temperature! So much easier!
Debby says
I learned that "Arterial temperature is the same temperature as the blood flowing from the heart. It is the best determinate of body temperature. "
bellsam says
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
Keara B. says
I learned that it's tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers and probes in the heart- therefore very accurate!
Anna says
I learned that his thermometer takes many readings and displays the most accurate
Victoria Nyquist says
I learned that exergen is the only company that sells thermometers retail in the U.S.!
JCMA says
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!
N Bear says
I learned that Exergen provides temperature sensors for NASA!
MissMannah says
I learned that it is just as accurate as a rectal thermometer.
amanda hoffman says
i learned that ear thermometers are inaccurate
JRFrugalMom and Family says
I learned that I can find it at Walmart
pearlsprecious says
I noticed that they are currently offering a $5 mail-in rebate.
kaprea99 says
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).
Christine M Tubbytelly says
it takes lots of readings to give the most accurate temperature.
DeLaura says
I learned that it is more accurate than an ear thermometer
Kristi C. says
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.
MLW says
I learned that it was named one of the smartest products of the decade!
Kim S. says
I learned that the TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy.
Brittany Chelette says
Learned they have a virtual classroom!
Mackie3 says
I learned the best place to take temperature is the center of the heart!
Candace Barrow says
They have a virtual classroom on there site.
Mandy Freeman says
Only the best thermometer.
Erum says
that many hospitals use this
Weave says
I learned that ear thermometers are considered inaccurate because the positioning is critical and they often miss fevers.
wrcalehmann says
Who won this giveaway? I don't see it and was so hopeful 🙂 Sorry to pester.
Chelsea Rutledge says
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.
The mom who lives in perpetual chaos says
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.
Puddles and Poop says
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.
Theresa Menting says
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!
Rebecca Parsons says
I always worry about the accuracy of the thermometer's but I love a review about them working the way they are supposed to.
Marcia Lee says
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.
Cynthia Cover says
I think this would be a really cool temperature reader, we have the old standard and it is hard to get a reliable reading.
RANDY FULGHAM says
this is a nice review--thanks for sharing..!and happy new year!!!
Shelly Johnson says
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
Georgia Beckman says
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.
Barbara A Ramirez says
Thank you so much for reviewing thermometers that will be used with children..you saved me so much time researching what one to buy!
Marcia Lee says
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.
betty crawford says
I have one of my own. I am a nurse and these save lots of time and are less stressful.
ANN*H says
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.
Linda Mannst says
This is amazing. What a great, fast way to check your childs temp. Thank you for sharing
Holly Thomas says
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.