Ive been feeling sick for a few days and so hot yet this IR thermometer keeps saying my forehead is normal temperature but if i put it to my burning cheek or any other body part it starts beeping warning me the i have high temperature. Wish I kept my good old mouth thermometer right about now.
Hello, it is safe, but in order to get the most accurate readings, you should follow the guidelines for whichever type of thermometer you're using. Generally, non contact ones will work best when there is some distance between the thermometer and the target.
We can't comment on why this is - we are not medical experts. We are simply following the current FDA guidelines on this topic. They make it clear that IR thermometers must be used to measure at the forehead. You can find the guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers Also check out this FDA document covering temperature screening tools & methods: www.fda.gov/media/137079/download
Yes this will give you incorrect readings - you should not touch the thermometer directly to the forehead. Check your thermometer manual for details, it will tell you the exact measurement distance that's recommended for your device. Be sure to measure within the manufacturer's given distance range for the best accuracy.
I knew it. Idiots at the gate where I work are using IR thermometers to check our temp before entry and they're doing it completely wrong. They won't know when we have an actual fever.
We have to start doing this for all out of province workers as a requirement from WorksafeNB, every peer reviewed article i read said this isn't an effective way to test temperature, its all for fuckin show and deniability.
@@stood5 I believe the vast majority of business owners, school principles, landlords, etc., care about the people entering their building, office, and school. Because they care they take actions to keep us safe. They're a lot of effective ways to measure temperature. Since there no perfect solution doesn't mean we should do nothing. We screen temperature, wear masks, etc., because we care for the safety of others. We stress over finding the best way to protect people knowing their health and safety are in our hands because we care and not to claim deniability.
If you are getting that reading consistently then yes, that could possibly be your normal body temperature. Healthy human body temperature is not necessarily a specific temperature like 98.6°F. It's really a range of temperatures, typically from 97°F to 99°F. If you're reading just under 97°F then you are probably ok, but if you're concerned then you should see a doctor.
Actually using the thermometer is very simple, but it differs for every unit. We strongly recommend that you read the manual for the device you're using - it will tell you everything you need to get ready for scanning. Once the device is ready, you simply hold it up to the subject's forehead at the recommended distance (listed in your manual) and pull the trigger to take a reading. Make sure you're following all the guidelines in this video or your readings could be incorrect.
These tools absolutely must be pointed at the forehead in order to get an accurate reading. Any other body parts will give incorrect temperature data. Some can be used to test other non-organic objects but this depends on the tool. Check the manual for yours for more info.
@@TEquipment I have seen someone use one aimed at the forehead, take a reading, & then do the inside of the forearm & got the same reading in both places.
@@eloperspective5961 We are not medical experts so we cannot comment on the results you got in different parts of the body. We are simply providing information on the FDA recommended methods for using non-contact infrared thermometers. Check out the current FDA guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
@@msdee693 We are not medical experts so we cannot comment on the results you got in different parts of the body. We are simply providing information on the FDA recommended methods for using non-contact infrared thermometers. Check out the current FDA guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
Yes that's the typical method for calibrating infrared thermometers. You would use the oral thermometer to get your baseline reading, then take a reading with the IR device at the forehead of the same person. Your thermometer should have a way to set a temperature compensation so that you can get the same reading as the oral device - you'll find this info in your thermometer manual.
In some cases, people are using these devices to take readings at the hand or wrist, but we cannot say whether or not that is accurate. We are following all the latest FDA guidelines for non-contact infrared thermometer screening, and those guidelines state that the forehead is the only acceptable screening location. You can find the guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
An oral thermometer is not a non-contact tool. IR thermometers are affordable when compared to other non-contact temperature screening tools. You can check out some other non-contact options on our website: www.tequipment.net/measuring-elevated-body-temperature/
It's normal for different areas of the body to show different temperatures. That's why the FDA only recommends that non-contact IR thermometers be used to take readings at the forehead.
We have heard that it's possible to use IR thermometers at other sites on the body besides the forehead. However, we are following the current FDA guidelines on this topic. They make it clear that IR thermometers must be used to measure at the forehead. You can find the guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
You're absolutely right - non-contact IR thermometers (and many other temperature screening tools) can only measure skin temperature. Surface skin temperature is then used to estimate the temperature at a reference body site. Current scientific literature supports the use of these devices in the context of initial human temperature measurement. We are following the current FDA guidelines on this topic which you can find here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers Also check out this FDA document covering temperature screening tools & methods: www.fda.gov/media/137079/download
I live in Mexico and in many places you get your temperature taken by security before entering using an IR Thermometer, however, recently they started measuring the temperatute on the hand, because of people complaining saying that these thermometers kill neurons (I know they don't). Can this thermometer be used by pointing at someone's hand?
According the the FDA, the only location on the body which provides accurate readings with these tools is the forehead: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
Roberto Tuda I followed the link below and all it’s direct references and nowhere does it say “it’s the only location”, in fact it pretty much says to read the manufacturers directions... I’m going to call the various manufacturers because more than 1 doctor have said that the wrist, or elbow-fold is best. Also I will test the thermometer against the other forms of temperature reading devices and find out.
Steven Dyer Infra Red will only measure ‘skin’ temperature, not internal body temperature, and is NOT indicative of a fever whatsoever. Therefore, the guns used to detect ‘CV’ will...
At the end of the day the only thing I can say for sure is that it’s unnecessary and another system to gauge our level of submission. They keep poking us with a stick, trying to test the waters but smart warriors eat before they go out and play.....
It's different for every infrared thermometer. It might be a low power/low battery warning or it could mean the temperature you're reading is outside the thermometer's range. We agree with Kdrago - you should check the manual for your thermometer.
That's just it - infrared thermometers don't actually "shoot" anything at you whatsoever. They work by focusing infrared light coming from the subject’s forehead onto a detector called a thermopile. The thermopile absorbs the infrared radiation given off by the test subject and turns it into heat. The more infrared energy that hits the thermopile, the hotter it gets. There is no radiation emitted from the device during screening - it only picks up the infrared radiation that all humans already give off naturally.
According to the claim, thermometer guns repeatedly pointed at the forehead can possibly impact sensory signals present beneath the skin since they are pointed where the pituitary and pineal glands are present. There's also a risk of chemical radiation,
Your claim is 100% false. These thermometers do not emit any harmful radiation. Infrared non-contact thermometers work by focusing infrared light from the subject’s forehead onto a detector called a thermopile. The thermopile absorbs the infrared radiation given off by the test subject and turns it into heat. The more infrared energy that hits the thermopile, the hotter it gets. This is a completely safe method for daily screening. There is no radiation emitted from the device during screening - it only picks up the infrared radiation that all humans already give off naturally.
TEquipment the correct and safest way to temp check is on the wrist. There is absolutely no need to Aim like a gun at each other’s heads I sure hope you’re not behind agenda to desensitize public to this. TEquipment
@@TEquipment Viruses are not contageous. They are created by the body in response to toxicity. Viruses are not alive. They cannot reproduce. They don’t have a nucleus. They are dead protein parts excreted from healing cells.
Unfortunately you can't use industrial IR thermometers to test human body temperature. You need to use an IR thermometer that has been approved by the FDA for body temperature measurement. Check out a few options here: www.tequipment.net/measuring-elevated-body-temperature/#ir
Ive been feeling sick for a few days and so hot yet this IR thermometer keeps saying my forehead is normal temperature but if i put it to my burning cheek or any other body part it starts beeping warning me the i have high temperature. Wish I kept my good old mouth thermometer right about now.
Hi, I was just wondering, is it safe to put it on your forehead because I thought that’s how you do it
Hello, it is safe, but in order to get the most accurate readings, you should follow the guidelines for whichever type of thermometer you're using. Generally, non contact ones will work best when there is some distance between the thermometer and the target.
Why must it be pointed on the forehead and not know the wrist?
We can't comment on why this is - we are not medical experts. We are simply following the current FDA guidelines on this topic. They make it clear that IR thermometers must be used to measure at the forehead. You can find the guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
Also check out this FDA document covering temperature screening tools & methods: www.fda.gov/media/137079/download
Someone did a video on this it can be done on wrist and arm.
You can’t comment because your sensitizing people to Aiming alike a Gun stop this Satan
Can your results be skewed if you put the thermometer DIRECTLY on your forehead?
Yes this will give you incorrect readings - you should not touch the thermometer directly to the forehead. Check your thermometer manual for details, it will tell you the exact measurement distance that's recommended for your device. Be sure to measure within the manufacturer's given distance range for the best accuracy.
I knew it. Idiots at the gate where I work are using IR thermometers to check our temp before entry and they're doing it completely wrong. They won't know when we have an actual fever.
We have to start doing this for all out of province workers as a requirement from WorksafeNB, every peer reviewed article i read said this isn't an effective way to test temperature, its all for fuckin show and deniability.
@@stood5 I believe the vast majority of business owners, school principles, landlords, etc., care about the people entering their building, office, and school. Because they care they take actions to keep us safe. They're a lot of effective ways to measure temperature. Since there no perfect solution doesn't mean we should do nothing. We screen temperature, wear masks, etc., because we care for the safety of others. We stress over finding the best way to protect people knowing their health and safety are in our hands because we care and not to claim deniability.
This fucking machine completely wrong i using just as show off for employee satisfaction
I am a 72 year old male and constantly get a reading of 96.9 F. Is this MY normal?
If you are getting that reading consistently then yes, that could possibly be your normal body temperature. Healthy human body temperature is not necessarily a specific temperature like 98.6°F. It's really a range of temperatures, typically from 97°F to 99°F. If you're reading just under 97°F then you are probably ok, but if you're concerned then you should see a doctor.
You could have under active thyroid? See a health professional to be sure.
This is not how to use...
Actually using the thermometer is very simple, but it differs for every unit. We strongly recommend that you read the manual for the device you're using - it will tell you everything you need to get ready for scanning. Once the device is ready, you simply hold it up to the subject's forehead at the recommended distance (listed in your manual) and pull the trigger to take a reading. Make sure you're following all the guidelines in this video or your readings could be incorrect.
It should have been designed to look like a magic wand.
Whether minimum time required for sensing correct temp
It depends on the thermometer model. Typically it is around 3-5 seconds to get a reading.
Can i use the thermometer for other pets of the body? And to measure the water in a bathtub?
These tools absolutely must be pointed at the forehead in order to get an accurate reading. Any other body parts will give incorrect temperature data. Some can be used to test other non-organic objects but this depends on the tool. Check the manual for yours for more info.
@@TEquipment I have seen someone use one aimed at the forehead, take a reading, & then do the inside of the forearm & got the same reading in both places.
@@msdee693 I tested on myself and both results are the same
@@eloperspective5961 We are not medical experts so we cannot comment on the results you got in different parts of the body. We are simply providing information on the FDA recommended methods for using non-contact infrared thermometers. Check out the current FDA guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
@@msdee693 We are not medical experts so we cannot comment on the results you got in different parts of the body. We are simply providing information on the FDA recommended methods for using non-contact infrared thermometers. Check out the current FDA guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
How do i calibrate this? Like do i compare the reading with the reading of an oral mercury thermometer and match it?
Yes that's the typical method for calibrating infrared thermometers. You would use the oral thermometer to get your baseline reading, then take a reading with the IR device at the forehead of the same person. Your thermometer should have a way to set a temperature compensation so that you can get the same reading as the oral device - you'll find this info in your thermometer manual.
How to off?
Is it correct to read the temperature on the hands
In some cases, people are using these devices to take readings at the hand or wrist, but we cannot say whether or not that is accurate. We are following all the latest FDA guidelines for non-contact infrared thermometer screening, and those guidelines state that the forehead is the only acceptable screening location. You can find the guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
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How do you switch the settings from reading C to F
It's different for every infrared thermometer. You should check the manual for yours, it should explain how to switch temperature units.
@@TEquipment you FAIL !!! they just asked you for information on the item they bought from you, and you failed.
BUYER BEWARE !!! this is a bad seller.
Affordable? I paid $60 + for mine! Know what I oral thermometer costs? Like $3 maybe!
An oral thermometer is not a non-contact tool. IR thermometers are affordable when compared to other non-contact temperature screening tools. You can check out some other non-contact options on our website: www.tequipment.net/measuring-elevated-body-temperature/
You overpaid. Most are in the $25 range.
My forehead shows 98.4 but my neck shows 101.8?
It's normal for different areas of the body to show different temperatures. That's why the FDA only recommends that non-contact IR thermometers be used to take readings at the forehead.
What the hell, this isn't Hardware Unboxed
My shows lo what does it means
Check the manual for your thermometer - this could mean something different for different tools.
Check the battery? LO battery
I keep getting a message saying LO, what is wrong?
On most units, that typically means the temperature you're trying to read is too low for the thermometer to detect.
You can take temperature with the wrist or arm with it, why forehead?
We have heard that it's possible to use IR thermometers at other sites on the body besides the forehead. However, we are following the current FDA guidelines on this topic. They make it clear that IR thermometers must be used to measure at the forehead. You can find the guidelines here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
Infra Red will only measure ‘skin’ temperature, not internal body temperature, and is NOT indicative of a fever whatsoever.
You're absolutely right - non-contact IR thermometers (and many other temperature screening tools) can only measure skin temperature. Surface skin temperature is then used to estimate the temperature at a reference body site. Current scientific literature supports the use of these devices in the context of initial human temperature measurement. We are following the current FDA guidelines on this topic which you can find here: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
Also check out this FDA document covering temperature screening tools & methods: www.fda.gov/media/137079/download
When you have a fever your forehead heats up, now i have 35c forehead temp and may be alert of a reoutbreak of tuberculosis. I had it last year.
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I live in Mexico and in many places you get your temperature taken by security before entering using an IR Thermometer, however, recently they started measuring the temperatute on the hand, because of people complaining saying that these thermometers kill neurons (I know they don't). Can this thermometer be used by pointing at someone's hand?
According the the FDA, the only location on the body which provides accurate readings with these tools is the forehead: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/non-contact-infrared-thermometers
Roberto Tuda I followed the link below and all it’s direct references and nowhere does it say “it’s the only location”, in fact it pretty much says to read the manufacturers directions... I’m going to call the various manufacturers because more than 1 doctor have said that the wrist, or elbow-fold is best. Also I will test the thermometer against the other forms of temperature reading devices and find out.
Steven Dyer Infra Red will only measure ‘skin’ temperature, not internal body temperature, and is NOT indicative of a fever whatsoever. Therefore, the guns used to detect ‘CV’ will...
TEquipment FDA like CDC and all other fed alphabet groups are corrupt as 🔥
At the end of the day the only thing I can say for sure is that it’s unnecessary and another system to gauge our level of submission. They keep poking us with a stick, trying to test the waters but smart warriors eat before they go out and play.....
What does it means LP
Probably low power no? Check your manual in the box
It's different for every infrared thermometer. It might be a low power/low battery warning or it could mean the temperature you're reading is outside the thermometer's range. We agree with Kdrago - you should check the manual for your thermometer.
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Don't trust anything shooting a beam into my head. There must be another way to get the temperature. Just my opinion
That's just it - infrared thermometers don't actually "shoot" anything at you whatsoever. They work by focusing infrared light coming from the subject’s forehead onto a detector called a thermopile. The thermopile absorbs the infrared radiation given off by the test subject and turns it into heat. The more infrared energy that hits the thermopile, the hotter it gets. There is no radiation emitted from the device during screening - it only picks up the infrared radiation that all humans already give off naturally.
@@TEquipment Fair enough.
According to the claim, thermometer guns repeatedly pointed at the forehead can possibly impact sensory signals present beneath the skin since they are pointed where the pituitary and pineal glands are present. There's also a risk of chemical radiation,
Your claim is 100% false. These thermometers do not emit any harmful radiation. Infrared non-contact thermometers work by focusing infrared light from the subject’s forehead onto a detector called a thermopile. The thermopile absorbs the infrared radiation given off by the test subject and turns it into heat. The more infrared energy that hits the thermopile, the hotter it gets. This is a completely safe method for daily screening. There is no radiation emitted from the device during screening - it only picks up the infrared radiation that all humans already give off naturally.
TEquipment the correct and safest way to temp check is on the wrist. There is absolutely no need to Aim like a gun at each other’s heads I sure hope you’re not behind agenda to desensitize public to this. TEquipment
According to what claim? At least cite your sources
@@TEquipment Viruses are not contageous. They are created by the body in response to toxicity. Viruses are not alive. They cannot reproduce. They don’t have a nucleus. They are dead protein parts excreted from healing cells.
can i use a ryobi infrared thermoter to read a human temperature? thank you
Unfortunately you can't use industrial IR thermometers to test human body temperature. You need to use an IR thermometer that has been approved by the FDA for body temperature measurement. Check out a few options here: www.tequipment.net/measuring-elevated-body-temperature/#ir
@@TEquipment thank you! greatly appreciated!