Gentle as a healing hand against a child's face, the Exergen Temporal Scanner gauges body temperature in two seconds by capturing the naturally emitted heat from skin over the temporal artery, which runs across the forehead and is directly connected to the heart via the carotid artery. The only thermometer manufactured in the United States, the Exergen Temporal Scanner is also better for the environment.

Watertown, MA (PRWEB) October 6, 2007 -- Your child is sick and crying. Her face is flushed and hot to the touch. You need to measure temperature but don't wish to add to her discomfort. And you don't have to, now that there's an easier and less invasive way to do so -- using the same technology that has become the method of choice for premier hospitals around the country.

The Exergen Temporal Scanner infrared thermometer, which reads a temperature in just two seconds, is available at Walmart and leading pharmacies nationwide. It gives parents a comforting option for taking a temperature. Gentle as a healing hand against a child's face, the Exergen Temporal Scanner gauges body temperature in two seconds by capturing the naturally emitted heat from skin over the temporal artery, which runs across the forehead and is directly connected to the heart via the carotid artery.

"Research proves that this is amongst the most accurate way to test for fever in all ages and it is clearly the least invasive," says Exergen Corporation President Francesco Pompei, Ph.D., who developed and patented the technology. "We are proud to have developed it and stand behind each one we sell."

The affordable Exergen Temporal Scanner infrared thermometer is tested six times for accuracy during manufacture at Exergen's plant outside of Boston and comes with a one year warranty. It's also easy to use: Simply depress and hold its soft rubber-coated button and lightly scan across the forehead. A red LED light and soft beep indicate a correct scan. Ergonomically designed of injected molded plastic, the home unit features a high-contrast LCD temperature display, runs on one 9-volt battery (included) and meets and exceeds all regulatory requirements, including FDA, ASTM and UL.

The only thermometer manufactured in the United States, the Exergen Temporal Scanner is also better for the environment, using infrared sensor technology so it contains no mercury (like traditional glass bulb thermometers). And unlike tympanic thermometers, which necessitate clean plastic probe covers with each new use, some Exergen Temporal Scanner models feature a silver ion antimicrobial head which naturally destroys harmful bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi.

Exergen Corporation is an internationally respected innovator and leading manufacturer of an extensive line of patented infrared thermometers, scanners, sensors and controls used in a wide variety of industrial and medical applications for professional and consumer use. Founded by Francesco Pompei, Ph.D. over two decades ago in Boston, MA, the company continues to lead the way in its field by providing lower cost, highly reliable results and less invasive methods than with any other thermometry techniques.

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