Monitoring fever in respiratory illnesses is essential for detecting infections. Exergen temporal artery thermometers provide accuracy and ease of use in a non-invasive way.
Regular monitoring of fever in cases of respiratory diseases is crucial for several reasons. Fever is a key indicator of infection, including those related to the respiratory system, such as the flu, pneumonia, and COVID-19. Another important aspect is that the intensity and duration of the fever are indicators of the severity of the disease, helping to determine the appropriate treatment and whether immediate medical intervention is needed.
In this context, the advantages of having a precise, reliable, and easy-to-use thermometer for measuring fever become clear. A device capable of performing this vital role in a non-invasive way, like Exergen’s temporal artery thermometers, is essential.
Now that you know your best ally in monitoring febrile conditions, let’s explore the acronyms related to major respiratory diseases:
- RSV – Respiratory Syncytial Virus: One of the main causes of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under 5 years old. It causes seasonal epidemics, usually during winter and spring in temperate regions. The WHO recommends ongoing surveillance and preventive measures.
- H1N1: Subtype of the Influenza A virus: Responsible for the 2009 swine flu pandemic. H1N1 refers to a subtype of the influenza A virus. The letters “H” and “N” represent hemagglutinin and neuraminidase, which are proteins on the surface of the virus. There are 18 different hemagglutinin subtypes and 11 different neuraminidase subtypes.
- MERS – Middle East Respiratory Syndrome: Also caused by a coronavirus, first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012, it is a severe respiratory disease. The WHO credits it with a high fatality rate, causing death in about 35% of infected individuals.
- SARS – Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Caused by the SARS-CoV coronavirus, it was first identified in China in 2002. According to the WHO, the 2003 SARS epidemic resulted in over 8,000 cases in 26 countries, with a mortality rate of about 10%.
- Well known COVID-19: Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which led to the global pandemic. It is estimated that the total number of COVID-19-related deaths worldwide has exceeded 7 million. This figure reflects confirmed cases reported by countries, though the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges that the real death toll could be higher due to underreporting, especially in countries with less robust healthcare infrastructure.
Exergen: Speed and Accuracy
Exergen’s line of thermometers uses infrared technology to measure temperature via the temporal artery, providing accurate and consistent readings with a simple swipe across the forehead. Temporal artery technology is less invasive and more comfortable for patients compared to traditional methods. The thermometer’s sensor measures temperature 1,000 times per second, ensuring that the highest temperature is always recorded, offering the precision required for patient care. And all of this happens in just 3 seconds. This speed and reliability are essential for monitoring health conditions in both hospital and home settings.
With over 2 billion temperature measurements taken with TemporalScanners annually in the United States alone, Exergen’s temporal artery thermometers are the preferred choice in hospitals and professional care institutions across the U.S.
Sources,
- CDC, https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/viruses-types.html
- Exergen, https://www.exergen.com/blog/2019/05/08/increased-temporal-scanner-hospital-use/
- World Health Organization, https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/covid-19-epidemiological-update—19-january-2024
- World Health Organization, https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/middle-east-respiratory-syndrome-coronavirus-(mers-cov)
- World Health Organization, https://www.who.int/health-topics/severe-acute-respiratory-syndrome#tab=tab_1
- World Health Organization, https://www.who.int/teams/global-influenza-programme/global-respiratory-syncytial-virus-surveillance
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