Measurement of patient temperature using an infrared thermometer with a flexible tip that inserts into the ear, the tip having circumferential grooves around it to prevent heat transfer with the ear canal that falsifies readings

摘要

Infrared thermometer for measuring body temperature within the ear, has a measurement tip and a heatable infrared sensor placed on the forward end of the measurement tip. The tip is bendable and has one or more grooves around its outer surface.