Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer - IRT4520

by Braun

Product Features

• Improved accuracy and repeatability through a preheated probe tip and sensor
• Probe cover detection system ensures precise infrared heat transfer for accurate temperatures
• Automatic probe cover eject button for quick and easy disposal of used probe covers
• Easy-to-read, LCD displays temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius
• Welch Alllyn Part # 04000-200

Product Description

ThermoScan ear thermometer measures temperature within seconds from the ear. The ear is an accurate site to measure temperature because the eardrum shares blood supply with the temperature control area of the brain. Now you can take your baby's temperature with incredible accuracy in one second flat!. Measuring the infrared heat created by the eardrum and surrounding area, the Braun ThermoScan takes a total of eight different measurements and displays the highest reading. All readings are display in easy-to-read LCD format. A beep signals the end of the cycle and a memory holds the day's last eight readings for comparison. Lens filter is used for increased accuracy and is easily removed thanks to the lens filter ejector. Set includes: 1 protective cover, 21 lens filters and 2 lithium batteries.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.9 x 3.6 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000050FE0
• UPC: 069055816981 069055817582
• Item model number: IRT 4520
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,946 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #11 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Thermometers > Ear

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a dependable Ear Thermometer, June 17, 2006

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wolf woman (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer - IRT4520 (Health and Beauty)

Having spent well over $200.00 buying ear thermometers, none of which were accurate or dependable I asked the nurse at my MD's office which one she was using, she said Braun. I searched the Braun ear thermometers and decided on this model and I have not had to search anymore. It is easy to use, results appear in seconds that are reliable, and it comes with a holder from which you just pick it up, use, and put it back on the holder till the next time it's needed. I am about to buy a 2nd one so there will be one on each floor. I highly recommend this product, the others I tried did not come close to measuring up to this one.

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beats Axial and Rectal Temps for SURE!, January 24, 2007

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elviswoman (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer - IRT4520 (Health and Beauty)

I have a preemie who's temperature needs to be monitored pretty much constantly. At every diaper change we were taking axial temps with one of those standard digital thermometers. TORTURE! Took forever and baby screamed her head off the whole time. Then my sister got this thermometer for us and it is fabulous.

What we like:
1. When baby is screaming, the light blinks and then goes solid when temp is done, great when you can't hear the beep.
2. It truly does take a second unless baby is thrashing about.
3. Produces a long beep when you are taking your own temperature, no guesswork about when it's finished which is an improvement over earlier models.

What we don't like:
1. Preemies have TINY ear holes. So we have had to wait till our baby's ear was big enough to be able to use this thing.
2. The lens covers are a pain to switch out and keep on hand, it would be nice if there were a way to just sanitize the lens after each use.
3. We see a discrepancy of almost one degree between the left and right ear which makes us question the accuracy somewhat. The enclosed brochure explains various causes of this, but that doesn't help when trying to determine what exactly your baby's temperature is.

We have done both the axial and ear temp and found that the right ear on our baby corresponds with the digital thermometer's reading on her armpit. However, the enclosed chart shows the variances between oral, rectal, axial, and ear temperatures which make it somewhat confusing. So we alternate between the digital and the ear thermometer just to be sure.

I personally WOULD recommend this thermometer for older babies and kids, just be sure that you test it out when kids are healthy to figure out your baseline and what is normal. It takes some investigation to develop your method based on what your needs are, but it is a nice, quick to use product and my family LOVES using it for adult temperature readings. We think we will be happier with it when baby is bigger and we are using it for sick readings only.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Quick results ~ once you get the hang of it!, June 14, 2001

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"tsstark00" (Whittier, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer - IRT4520 (Health and Beauty)

I purchased this thermometer based on recommendations from two friends. I had difficulty taking the temps of my six month old by myself as you have to pull their ear slighly up and back in order to take an accurate temp. I had to try it several times with the help of my husband to get the hang of it. I like how a beeping sound is made once the temp has been recorded. It also has a memory feature have not used yet. One more thing ~ I accidently dropped it in the kitchen sink (in a bowl of soapy water). I picked it up quickly and set it on the counter. After two days, it had dried out and is working normally again.