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Other than rectal thermometer which is the gold standard for core temperature, which is the most accurate? I feel the ear one is not due to many reasons. certainly not the axilla. Thanks

 

Bladder probes in foley catheters are pretty accurate for core temp, but something of a hassle in the outpatient environment. :)

 

Exergen temporal scanners (professional grade) are accurate if clean and used correctly. They're also very fast and do not require penetrating body orifices.  I don't know how accurate the consumer version is, though that is what I have at home.

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