{"id":1384,"date":"2020-09-22T16:58:07","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T16:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonitrolverified.com\/news\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2020-09-22T16:58:10","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T16:58:10","slug":"choosing-the-right-temperature-scanning-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonitrolverified.com\/news\/choosing-the-right-temperature-scanning-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Temperature Scanning System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As some schools reopen across the country, the CDC has\nrecommended temperature screening to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Their guidelines\nspecify to measure a person\u2019s temperature before they enter a facility. Because\nof this, schools and businesses are implementing temperature screenings, some\nusing handheld thermometers and others using thermal cameras. But which method\nmakes more sense? What are the pros and cons of each method? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handheld thermometers are small devices that use infrared\nto measure someone\u2019s body temperature. These thermometers need an operator to\nhold the device and point it at the person\u2019s forehead from a distance of one to\nfour feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thermal cameras, also called thermal imaging systems, are\ndevices that measure someone\u2019s body temperature by detecting their face and\nlooking at the tear ducts of the eyes. This is from a camera positioned 6-15\nfeet away. Thermal cameras do not need an operator, except to set up the device\naway from reflective backgrounds and out of direct sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handheld thermometers are popular for a reason: they\u2019re\ninexpensive and fairly accurate if used properly. Most range in price from\n$20-$80 on the cheaper end, to $100-$1,000 for more expensive name brands. The\nbenefits of using handheld thermometers according to the FDA include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n