How does this product work?

HoMedics No-Touch Thermometer

The HoMedics No-Touch thermometer is an electronic device designed to measure temperature of the body at the forehead. The temperature displayed represents measured forehead temperature converted to the more familiar oral equivalent. This is performed by using a mathematical adjustment of forehead temperature. This reading will not necessarily be the same as a temperature measured orally at that same time.

When consulting a physician, it is important to communicate that the temperature reading was taken from the forehead and converted to an oral equivalent.

The HoMedics No Touch Thermometer is also designed to measure things other than human temperature such as bath water, liquids and food. See page 15 for more information on measuring the temperature of objects.

What is normal body temperature? What is a fever?

Normal body temperature is a range that varies from person to person, and throughout the day. The average normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). Fever is defined as a body temperature elevated over an individual’s normal body temperature. It is important to determine each person’s normal body temperature in order to properly assess whether or not a fever is actually present. This range can easily be determined by tracking temperature on a consistent basis by measuring at the same time each day.

This thermometer converts the forehead temperature to an oral equivalent and meets industry standards regarding temperature accuracy. For temperature between 98.6° – 102.2°F (36.0° – 39.0°C) it is accurate to ± 0.4°F (±0.2°C).*

See Product Specifications on page 22 for more information.

*ASTM Standard E 1965-98