Product Introduction:
Doctor Thermometers are precision instruments used to monitor body temperature. Mercury thermometers are traditional, glass-based devices, while digital thermometers offer quicker and safer readings using electronic sensors.
🔹 Uses:
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Measuring body temperature in fever or illness
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Common in clinics, hospitals, and homes
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Suitable for adults, children, and infants (under supervision)
🔹 Benefit:
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Mercury: High accuracy, no batteries required
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Digital: Quick reading, beep alert, safe (no mercury)
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Easy to use orally, axillary (underarm), or rectally (in infants)
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Compact, portable, and durable
🔹 Specifications:
Mercury Thermometer:
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Type: Oral
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Range: 94°F to 108°F (approx.)
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Time: 1–2 minutes
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Material: Glass with mercury column
Digital Thermometer:
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Display: LCD
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Time: 10–60 seconds
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Power: Button cell battery
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Auto shut-off & fever alarm
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Memory recall (in some models)
🔹 Side Effect:
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Mercury type: Risk of breakage and mercury exposure
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Digital type: Minimal to none
🔹 Safety Advice:
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Clean with antiseptic before and after use
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Avoid dropping (especially mercury type)
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Keep out of reach of children
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Do not expose to extreme temperatures
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Replace battery in digital thermometers when needed
