Thermometers

Henry Schein Medical UK provides a comprehensive range of medical thermometers for reliable and precise readings in a variety of clinical settings. Our thermometers are not only accurate but also easy to use, including ear, oral, forehead and non-contact devices.

With products from top brands such as Braun, Welch Allyn, Riester and Henry Schein, you can be confident in the quality of your thermometer.

What is a thermometer and how does it work?

As a healthcare professional, you already know how important temperature measurement is in diagnosing and monitoring illnesses. A thermometer is vital tool in the process. Essentially, a thermometer measures the temperature of an object or person.

There are several types of thermometers, including digital, infrared, and mercury thermometers. Digital thermometers use an electronic sensor to measure temperature, while infrared thermometers measure temperature without contact. Mercury thermometers use mercury, which expands with heat, to measure temperature.

Regardless of the type, all thermometers work on the same basic principle: they measure the expansion or contraction of a material in response to temperature changes. This material is called the thermometric substance. As the temperature changes, the thermometric substance either expands or contacts, and this change is them displayed on the thermometer.

In summary, a thermometer Is a vital tool for healthcare professionals to measure the temperature of patients accurately. It works by measuring the expansion or contraction of a thermometric substance in response to temperature changes.

With products from top brands such as Braun, Welch Allyn, Riester and Henry Schein, you can be confident in the quality of your thermometer.