2021年9月15日 · For general use at home, forehead thermometers will give an idea of whether or not an individual has a fever. However, according to a 2020 study, forehead thermometers are less accurate than...

2020年12月15日 · Forehead thermometers must be positioned accurately and according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or they will not provide the right reading.

2023年1月11日 · For older children and adults, oral readings are usually accurate — as long as the mouth is closed while the thermometer is in place. The pros: Most electronic contact thermometers can record temperatures from the forehead, mouth, armpit or rectum — often in less than one minute.

Peripheral thermometers estimate core body temperature non-invasively at measurement sites such as the mouth, ear canal, and forehead. These devices offer an advantage over invasive thermometers due to their fast measurement speed and …

Medical research hasn't found an exact correlation between oral, rectal, ear, armpit, and forehead temperature measurements. In general, here's how the temperatures compare: The average normal oral temperature is 98.6 °F (37 °C). A rectal temperature is 0.5° F (0.3° C) to 1° F (0.6° C) higher than an oral temperature.

We evaluated the clinical reliability and utility of temperature measurements using no-contact forehead infrared thermometers (NCFITs) by comparing their temperature measurements with those obtained using infrared tympanic thermometers (IRTTs) in children.

Forehead temperature accuracy depends on proper usage of the thermometer. To ensure precise readings: Position the thermometer at the correct distance from the forehead, as specified in the manufacturer’s instructions. Measure in a stable, room-temperature environment, avoiding direct exposure to cold air or heat sources. ...

2025年2月18日 · The short answer, based on current evidence, is that forehead thermometers, when used correctly, are generally considered more accurate than ear thermometers. While both have their advantages and drawbacks, understanding these nuances is key to obtaining reliable temperature readings.

Forehead strip thermometers are easy to use, but they do not estimate the rectal Temperature as accurately as the axillary Temperature does.”

Digital thermometers, liquid crystal forehead thermometers and digital infrared tympanic thermometers are newer substitutes. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, especially for patients in the general practice setting because of patients’ varied ages and levels of cooperation.