Why Measure Temperature in the Ear with Braun ThermoScan?
The Braun ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissue. Since the eardrum shares blood supply with the temperature control centre in the brain, the ear accurately reflects changes in the core body temperature. Braun ThermoScan has been proven to be more accurate than taking temperature rectally***. The probe of the thermometer can safely be used to measure the temperature with newborns as it does not have to be fully inserted into the ear canal to get an accurate measurement.
***Measurements in detecting temperature changes. Nimah, Marianne M., et al. "Infrared tympanic thermometry in comparison with other temperature measurement techniques in febrile children.” Paediatric Care Med 7.1 (2006): 48-55.