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Subject: Re: Small Town Doctor Author: Ed [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 01:13: pm In reply to: Leroy 's message, "Re: Small Town Doctor" on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 04:04: am Both digital and mercury thermometers are made by capitalists. So what's the difference. As far as digital thermometers verses mercury filled glass thermometers are concerned, putting the toxicity aside if one is dropped and breaks, it is a matter of preference. It is obvious that digital thermometers are at least as accurate and produce fast results. Plus, there is virtually no chance of a mishap with one in a child's mouth since the components cannot break with misuse. As far as expense is concerned, it is true that a digital thermometer for home use is about the same cost as a glass one (if one can be found). However, a clinical digital thermometer can cost over a $1K. I can see why a more seasoned physician would think that glass thermometers always worked before so why change. Especially if their staff does not mind using them. Glass thermometers are reliable and the concern over a mishap occurs when a youngster's temperature is taken orally. A rectal temperature solves that problem when a glass thermometer is used and the attendant is pleased to know that the glass rectal thermometer is secure with the thermometer in place. Obviously, to repeatedly taking youngsters temperatures several times a day requires that the attendant also find the job satisfying. So it takes a doctor that continues to use glass thermometers and staff members to value them as well. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Small Town Doctor Author: THIS Guy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Friday, October 02, 2009, 07:34: am What are you talking about ED? Glass thermometers are much more effective than any other. If you don't know the facts, don't comment as if you do. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Small Town Doctor Author: Ed [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Saturday, October 03, 2009, 03:34: am It does not matter which on is more effective than the other. What does matter is what one has a greater comfort level. For glass thermometers, it is a familiar icon that appeals to those it served in their younger years. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Small Town Doctor Author: Membership [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Friday, October 02, 2009, 09:18: pm "THIS Guy" does not have both oars in the water. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]