MEDICAL INDICATORS NexTemp Single Use Clinical Thermometers User Guide

SINGLE-USE CLINICAL THERMOMETERS

Unsurpassed Accuracy, Maximum Infection Control

Peer-Reviewed Studies and Clinical Guidelines Recommend Single-Use, Disposable Devices

“…our findings are consistent with previous studies in demonstrating the potential for shared electronic thermometers to contribute to pathogen transmission… [the findings] provide support for the recommendation that single-use, disposable thermometers should be used in the care of CDI patients.”
– June 2018 study by Curtis J. Donskey, MD, et al.,  in the American Journal of Infection Control

“…replacement of electronic rectal thermometers with disposables can reduce the incidence of CDI.”
– 2017 Update of clinical guidelines issued by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology (SHEA) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Why use disposable thermometers?

NexTemp® single-use, disposable thermometers reduce the risk of transferring infectious diseases from a medical device to a patient. By virtually eliminating the possibility of  pathogen transfer via the thermometer, NexTemp thermometers significantly reduce the risk of patient-to-patient and patient- to-provider infection with C. difficile, MRSA,
MDROs, and other HAIs. And, the unsurpassed clinical accuracy of NexTemp thermometers allows clinicians to confidently chart a course for a patient’s treatment.

What makes NexTemp thermometers so accurate and versatile?

Its performance is made possible by a remarkable innovation called Liquid Crystal Technology, which uses heat-sensitive liquid crystals to measure and display body temperature. The technology delivers unsurpassed accuracy and reliability. NexTemp thermometers are clinically tested, FDA listed, CE marked, and meet ASTM standards of accuracy. The device is small and light, making it ideal for all situations.

Exactly how accurate are NexTemp thermometers?

Both NexTemp and NexTemp Ultra thermometers are accurate to ± 0.1° C/± 0.2° F. This is the highest level of accuracy available in a clinical thermometer.

How does infection control with NexTemp single-use disposable thermometers compare with multi-patient, reusable thermometers?
– NexTemp eliminates the possibility of inadequate cleaning of the thermometer and related accessories.
– NexTemp has no probe cover, cords, or other accessories; these are additional surfaces for microbes to breed on.

What About Cost?

NexTemp thermometers have a lower annualized cost than multi-patient, reusable thermometers. With NexTemp, there are no costs of batteries, probe covers, cords, cleaning,
recalibration and repairs, and associated labor costs.

Are there other important benefits to using single-use, disposable thermometers besides infection control?
Yes, NexTemp thermometers:
– Don’t require batteries, cords, or other accessories.
– Eliminate time and labor spent on cleaning, as well as the costs of recalibration and repairs.
– Are unbreakable and limit the capital loss due to theft.
– Create 66% less waste than a probe cover, and significantly less than other thermometers.

Compare NexTemp to multi-patient, reusable thermometers:

How are NexTemp thermometers used?

The NexTemp line of thermometers includes two types:

All NexTemp thermometers are suitable for oral, axillary, and rectal use, and are available in Fahrenheit and Celsius.

And Safety?

NexTemp thermometers are individually wrapped, hygienic, non-toxic, and latex- free.

Who uses Medical Indicators single-use, disposable thermometers?
Medical Indicators thermometers are trusted by top hospitals, teaching institutions, and dialysis clinics worldwide. In the US, Cedars-Sinai, UCLA, Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, Fresenius, and the University of Pennsylvania Health System are just a few of the world-class institutions that rely on Medical Indicators thermometers.

Medical Indicators: A Company with a Vision
NexTemp thermometers have been manufactured by Medical Indicators in the USA for more than 30 years. Medical Indicators is dedicated to excellence and innovation in the design and manufacturing of clinical thermometers for better patient care.

Manufacturing?

All MII clinical thermometers are manufactured in a controlled environment with quarterly testing performed for Bioburden and Particulates levels.

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Clinical Thermometers

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