Are noncontact infrared thermometers being used to screen for symptoms of SARS?
Yes, although we are not advocating this use for our products, since they have been designed for industrial, rather than medical, use. Because one of the first symptoms of SARS is a low fever, some health providers and public officials are using noncontact infrared thermometry in places such as hospitals and airports as rapid screening devices. People who register higher temperatures than normal are generally isolated for further evaluation, so as to prevent the spread of disease. If Raytek products are used in medical pre-screening applications, final temperature determination and diagnosis should be made by qualified medical staff using the proper medical instruments. Q: Are any Raytek infrared thermometers designed to measure the temperature of the human body? A: No. Q: Why would health care professionals use Rayteks infrared thermometers instead of traditional thermometers to screen for fevers? A: There are two main advantages that Raytek products have over traditional medical ther
