Touch free is so frustrating. I wonder how many accidental exposures during the pandemic happened because of inaccurate reads. Had to visit brother in hospital and they took temp as part of pre-screen. After parking in the garage, waiting in the 90F lobby then walking a quarter block she said my temp was 94. The one I bought also reads 94-95 all the time. I bought a store brand alcohol free oral thermometer and it stays pegged all the time.
I did NOT know that about the infrared thermometers! I have two different kinds and they both make me crazy because they are always so off from the last reading! That’s exactly why I was looking for a new thermometer. I’m totally jealous of your Welch Allyn!
I got it a a fair price in comparison to what they usually sell for- but I definitely still use my infrared as well. The difference in readings drives me crazy which is why I ended up with so many because I felt like some weren’t accurate 😜
Hey! I am looking for a very good and accurate grandfather because I live with my grandfather and with everything going on I want to keep us both safe and healthy, what do you suggest is the best kind for elders? Thank you for this very thorough review! extremely needed during these times!
Something to keen in my for our elderly population is that their normal temp can be lower than a child’s or middle aged persons. The most accurate thermometer (besides a rectal) is going to be an oral. I use infrared on my patients for sanitary purposes; I use the same one at home as I do on my patients so I know it works. When looking into infrareds it’s good to take into account one that can change settings depending on if the room is warm or not, as the temp of the room can effect the temperature of the person when taken.
I gone to the y and they took my Temp on my Wrist . I never heard that before taking it on your Wrist or hand. I took my Frist Aid Class they only told me 4 place...
Im one of those Dads that could often times tell by facial expression as well as The Kiss, when one of our brood, (5G, 1B) had a elevated temp. Thank you for your review. Appreciate you taking the time, while sick, to produce a video. I tested Positive the last Tues in Feb 21. Pre-existing Condx had me masked & gloved when going out in public. And double masked a week or more prior to DX. Just shows that no matter the PPE, or if its used, its not 100% effective in providing protection. Heres hoping ya had a speedy & complete recovery! Tks again for the video.
I had a mild cold; this was all precovid. But i agree that the kiss method is the best 😆 a simple mask isn’t 100% effective but it was never to used in replacement of anything; I think a lot of people get a false sense of security with a mask and forget things like social distancing and proper hygiene. I’ve seen people cough with a mask on without covering their mouths 🤦♀️ the mask was to be used in conjunction with other guidelines; but the only effective way is to not have contact with people as much as you can. I’m happy to hear you got better! Hopefully this will all be over soon! Stay safe ♥️
I have the forehead theremometer and it gave wrong readings I took my daughter to the emergency room and they said she had a fever when the theremometer did not indicate it.
You have to make sure to follow instructions. I find it often will say you have a higher temp than normal due to environmental factors. I also read the packet and it says you have to wait a certain amount of time before taking the temp again. But oral is always the best route. Often times skin temp or room temp can mislead the thermometer.
98.2 F is not a fever and a temperature considered febrile is different for different age groups as well. Typically a fever over 101.1 F is considered febrile, but like I said febrile temps are different depending on the age group.
The ampmed thermometer (pink) I showed is an infrared I purchased off amazon, you can also find many other choices in touch less infrared thermometers there as well! 😊
Hi there! I can see on amazon now there doesn’t seem to be much availability. Iproven also as well as ihealth thermometers are some good choices as well if you are interested in infrared.
Tbh I didn’t realize there was diff settings like that; mine only seems to be for the body. It seems like its pretty accurate in comparison to an oral for me.
I'm one of those dads. I raised 4 children with no mother and I could tell when they greet me if something is off..those were the days, very chaotic but very beautiful too..
Awww thank you 😆 do you mean the disposable ones? I haven’t had much experience with those other than have them used in my little one in the hospital. But they seemed to work okay on her while she was in there. Kind of a pain to get under her arm though 😂
Ms. Capricorn _4 you can definitely try and find a course near you or there are even some facilities that will pay for the training as well! If you’re looking into hospice aide it’s good to do some research on the role and also listen to your preceptor during training, that on the job experience will help you the most! Good luck with everything!
Lol it’s a pronunciation- but spelling wise you’re correct. People pronounce things differently. But I do not spell it wrong. As a nurse, when I chart, I chart it correctly 😉 didn’t realize I’d get knocked over a pronunciation, but hey if that’s what gets you your kicks then more power to ya.
Hah! You got caught by the pronunciation-police! Careful what you say and HOW you say it. Lol! But seriously...thank you for the info and for your time. Much appreciated!
Allie Beth thank you Allie. My ex is an OGBYN Along with many doctors in the family as well as nurses. Every doctor I know are humbled by their heroes, Nurses
Touch free is so frustrating. I wonder how many accidental exposures during the pandemic happened because of inaccurate reads. Had to visit brother in hospital and they took temp as part of pre-screen. After parking in the garage, waiting in the 90F lobby then walking a quarter block she said my temp was 94. The one I bought also reads 94-95 all the time. I bought a store brand alcohol free oral thermometer and it stays pegged all the time.
I did NOT know that about the infrared thermometers! I have two different kinds and they both make me crazy because they are always so off from the last reading! That’s exactly why I was looking for a new thermometer. I’m totally jealous of your Welch Allyn!
I got it a a fair price in comparison to what they usually sell for- but I definitely still use my infrared as well. The difference in readings drives me crazy which is why I ended up with so many because I felt like some weren’t accurate 😜
@@HospiceNurseAllie a rectal therometer is more acurate
Hey! I am looking for a very good and accurate grandfather because I live with my grandfather and with everything going on I want to keep us both safe and healthy, what do you suggest is the best kind for elders?
Thank you for this very thorough review! extremely needed during these times!
Something to keen in my for our elderly population is that their normal temp can be lower than a child’s or middle aged persons. The most accurate thermometer (besides a rectal) is going to be an oral. I use infrared on my patients for sanitary purposes; I use the same one at home as I do on my patients so I know it works. When looking into infrareds it’s good to take into account one that can change settings depending on if the room is warm or not, as the temp of the room can effect the temperature of the person when taken.
@@HospiceNurseAllie Thank you so much!!!
@@HospiceNurseAllie I bought the IPROVEN EAR/FOREHEAD THERMOMETER
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Are you sure it is Ampmed and not Amplim for the infrared? Not seeing one like yours by Ampmed, but one identical by Amplim.
It does say ampmed on it. But I haven’t been able to find it on Amazon for awhile. So it could just be the same one under a different brand now.
I gone to the y and they took my Temp on my Wrist . I never heard that before taking it on your Wrist or hand. I took my Frist Aid Class they only told me 4 place...
Tbh i have never heard of that either. Something I’d have to look into. I know it is not something we practice routinely with patients.
Im one of those Dads that could often times tell by facial expression as well as The Kiss, when one of our brood, (5G, 1B) had a elevated temp.
Thank you for your review. Appreciate you taking the time, while sick, to produce a video. I tested Positive the last Tues in Feb 21. Pre-existing Condx had me masked & gloved when going out in public. And double masked a week or more prior to DX. Just shows that no matter the PPE, or if its used, its not 100% effective in providing protection.
Heres hoping ya had a speedy & complete recovery! Tks again for the video.
I had a mild cold; this was all precovid. But i agree that the kiss method is the best 😆 a simple mask isn’t 100% effective but it was never to used in replacement of anything; I think a lot of people get a false sense of security with a mask and forget things like social distancing and proper hygiene. I’ve seen people cough with a mask on without covering their mouths 🤦♀️ the mask was to be used in conjunction with other guidelines; but the only effective way is to not have contact with people as much as you can. I’m happy to hear you got better! Hopefully this will all be over soon! Stay safe ♥️
I have the forehead theremometer and it gave wrong readings I took my daughter to the emergency room and they said she had a fever when the theremometer did not indicate it.
You have to make sure to follow instructions. I find it often will say you have a higher temp than normal due to environmental factors. I also read the packet and it says you have to wait a certain amount of time before taking the temp again. But oral is always the best route. Often times skin temp or room temp can mislead the thermometer.
@@HospiceNurseAllie got it thank you
Can you use the forehead thermometer on the back of the earlobe for an accurate reading? I seem to be feverish everywhere but my forehead.
I am actually not sure. I didn’t see that on the instruction manual for these particular thermometers
But 98.2 is a fever . Right now you dnt have fever so how its accurate? It shows 98 plus fever for all forheads
98.2 F is not a fever and a temperature considered febrile is different for different age groups as well. Typically a fever over 101.1 F is considered febrile, but like I said febrile temps are different depending on the age group.
I can't find an infrared type that it touchless, in other words it does not come in direct contact with the forehead, do you know of any?
The ampmed thermometer (pink) I showed is an infrared I purchased off amazon, you can also find many other choices in touch less infrared thermometers there as well! 😊
Hello. I am trying to find where to get the Ampmed infrared thermometer. Please advise. Thank you.
Hi there! I can see on amazon now there doesn’t seem to be much availability. Iproven also as well as ihealth thermometers are some good choices as well if you are interested in infrared.
Thank you for responding. I will check it out.
"axillary," as in under the arm is different than "auxiliary--providing a supplement
Didn’t realize people weren’t allowed to mispronounce things. And I know the difference. Thank you.
My AmpMed infrared like yours seems to be 1 degree off. Is yours a little off? Is yours set on body?
Tbh I didn’t realize there was diff settings like that; mine only seems to be for the body. It seems like its pretty accurate in comparison to an oral for me.
I'm one of those dads. I raised 4 children with no mother and I could tell when they greet me if something is off..those were the days, very chaotic but very beautiful too..
That’s a good dad right there!
@@HospiceNurseAllie Thank you..that's very nice of you to say..
You can use the rectal attachment on animals. That's what the vets use.
That’s a nice fun fact! Good to know! Thank you!
Thank you very much Allie , its so great see a review by a nurse , its helped me a lot with my choice .
Good to hear! Thank you so much for watching!
Ur so funny i gave you a like, we need cheering up in in this crazy time. Awww thanks. Do you recommend the strip thermometer
Awww thank you 😆 do you mean the disposable ones? I haven’t had much experience with those other than have them used in my little one in the hospital. But they seemed to work okay on her while she was in there. Kind of a pain to get under her arm though 😂
If you have the extra money, Welch Alyn is the best!!
Midnight Cat I completely agree! Always reliable!
New subscriber I found your channel looking up hospice aide/ hospice nurse
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@@HospiceNurseAllie what kinds of tips can you give me to become an aide
Ms. Capricorn _4 you can definitely try and find a course near you or there are even some facilities that will pay for the training as well! If you’re looking into hospice aide it’s good to do some research on the role and also listen to your preceptor during training, that on the job experience will help you the most! Good luck with everything!
@@HospiceNurseAllie Thanks again
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I'm surprised nobody asked! So... was it COVID?
I think I already answered this but no.
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Thank you so much for this really need this info! you're pretty in your Adidas p.j.'s
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As a nurse, you SHOULD know under the arm temperature is not called "auxillary," it's axillary...
Lol it’s a pronunciation- but spelling wise you’re correct. People pronounce things differently. But I do not spell it wrong. As a nurse, when I chart, I chart it correctly 😉 didn’t realize I’d get knocked over a pronunciation, but hey if that’s what gets you your kicks then more power to ya.
Hah! You got caught by the pronunciation-police!
Careful what you say and HOW you say it. Lol!
But seriously...thank you for the info and for your time. Much appreciated!
Informative and well structured
Thank you so much!
Allie Beth thank you Allie. My ex is an OGBYN Along with many doctors in the family as well as nurses. Every doctor I know are humbled by their heroes, Nurses
Allie Beth keep it up.. You are the pillars of our Safety and more
Haha thank you again, you are giving me WAY to much credit
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