Digital Rectal Thermometers (indwelling)

Re: Digital Rectal Thermometers (indwelling)

Steph Smith BSc(hons) RVN — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:01:06 GMT

Sorry meant to say it was £17.

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Steph Smith BSc(hons) RVN — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:59:58 GMT

Got the incu-temp today. Works perfectly. Only problem is that it's tinyyyyyyyy, so only suitable for buns/cats/small dogs. Other slight problem was the probe, being so small, falls out of my probe covers so will have to tape the covers on.

But, the readings were constant and compared to the readings from another 2 non-indwelling thermometers the results were comparable. I'm looking forward to using it on my rabbit op tomorrow!

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joesmum — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 13:55:41 GMT

Hi, so sorry emama10, I missed your earlier post... I would imagine they are watertight - we don't yet have one, I'm still waiting on my boss ordering it! But, I imagine they would be, it will be good to get your feedback when yours arrives Steph Smith.

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Steph Smith BSc(hons) RVN — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 11:33:04 GMT

Just ordered an incu-temp, so I'll let you know how it goes! Not too worried about it not being waterproof, as full bladders expressed manually before skin prep and I use disposable probe covers to reduce the risk of cross-contamination between patients. Was using a Welch-Allen with a coiled extension for monitoring dogs whose bums were covered by drapes which gave a constant reading (got it 2nd hand off eBay) and it was great. Until it stopped working (tried changing the batteries). Only prob was as it was made for humans it was too big for small dogs/cats/buns.

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azlana — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 16:41:37 GMT

I know JAK do an indwelling thermometer problem is the new one likes to turn its self off after 10 min so you cant get a constant read after 10 min of time.

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emama10 — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 22:13:26 GMT

Hi joesmum,

Is it watertight? Just imagining diarrhoea on it if we used it on a cat or something!

Thanks x

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joesmum — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 23:35:36 GMT

Hi, exotics specialist at the Dick Vet, Kevin Eatwell, suggests using an Incu-temp (incubator thermometer). They have a suitable sized probe and their temp range is 32-42C (89-107F), so perfect for our patients. You can get them from loads of poultry sites online and they're only about £15!

Hope this helps.

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Celine — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:49:12 GMT

I can't remember what this one cost but it's another option...? Give them a call to find out!

http://www.vetronic.co.uk/products_detail.php?id=27

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Mark Hedberg — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:08:10 GMT

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Hi I am looking for something like this :

http://www.vet-tech.co.uk/laboratory-supplies/instruments/therm-hygrometers/digital-rectal-thermometer.aspx

for use with exotics and small mammals during anaesthesia. Really struggling to find anything except this - I doubt my boss will want to spend too much and want to find something as cheap as possible - any ideas people?? Will be really appreciated!! :) :) xxxxx

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There's a saying in the vet profession about 'not xraying the client's pocket' - you might be surprised what he springs for, if this is the tool needed to get the job done. Point out the benefits of faster, safer, and better recovery as well as safer anaesthesia and you may find that the probe pays for itself! (in fact, if he's looking to upgrade his anaesthesia monitoring kit, often a probe is built in!)

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 11:02:28 GMT

May be a long shot and l know sound crazy but have you looked at cooking thermometers they often have a setup like you want with probe and may well do the job. Often stick a certain label on and quadriple the price or more yet same thing badged as something else can be peanuts..