Description:

The Exergen TAT-5000 TemporalScanner™ is a professional-grade, handheld infrared thermometer that measures core body temperature by sweeping laterally across the temporal artery on the forehead. As the sensor glides, it captures thousands of micro-readings in about two seconds, then applies Exergen’s patented arterial heat balance algorithm to correct for ambient conditions and surface cooling, yielding a clinical accuracy of ±0.1 °C (±0.2 °F) in accordance with ASTM E1112. The instrument covers a wide measurement span (16 – 43 °C) and displays results to 0.1 ° increments on an easy-to-read LCD. Because it makes only gentle skin contact, it is safe for all ages—from fragile pre-term infants to geriatrics—and its smooth, hermetically sealed housing tolerates rapid disinfection between patients. A rugged internal chassis and optional lifetime warranty are designed to withstand the rigors of high-volume hospital use, and “S-series” connected models can feed readings directly into vital-sign monitors or the EMR for automatic charting

Economic Advantage:

What made the TAT-5000 a standout in the market is its ability to cut the total cost per temperature dramatically. Independent hospital studies have reported up to a 90 % reduction in thermometry consumables because the device requires no probe covers and can be cleaned in seconds with standard wipes; that alone can save midsize institutions tens of thousands of dollars annually. Add to this the labor savings of two-second measurements (versus the 30–60 seconds typical of oral or axillary probes), the lower risk and cost of cross-contamination events, and the near-elimination of device replacement thanks to its durable, warrantied construction, and the TAT-5000 quickly pays for itself while improving patient throughput and comfort.