Research has shown that, when used correctly, infrared or no-contact thermometers are just as accurate as oral or rectal thermometers. No-contact thermometers are popular among pediatricians, as kids often squirm around when trying to get a temperature read, but it also holds true in mass temperature screenings.
Secondly, how accurate is a forehead temperature reading?
But the temperature readings vary depending on which one you use, and you need an accurate body temperature to determine if a fever is present. … A forehead (temporal) scanner is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature.
Also question is, what is normal forehead temperature with infrared thermometer?
It would be normal to read an actual forehead skin surface temperature between 91F and 94F if using a general-purpose infrared thermometer. Some infrared thermometers have an “adjustable emissivity feature”. Some are factory set for emissivity of 0.95, or in the case of our IRFS, 0.97.
What is the best infrared digital thermometer?
The best infrared thermometers in 2021
- iHealth. PT-3 Forehead Thermometer.
- iHealth. PT-2L Non-Contact Thermometer.
- Withings. Thermo.
- Comper. Smart Forehead Thermometer.
- Extech. IR200 non-contact forehead thermometer.
- Braun. Thermoscan 7.
- iProven. DMT-978.
- Infrared. Wall-Mounted Forehead Thermometer.