On Mon 27 Apr, David Evans wrote:
> On Mon, 27 Apr 1998 07:49:04 +0100, "Andrew Herd" <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> >I think I'll toodle off and get one. Wassit called?
> >
>
> Braun Thermoscan. It comes in 2 versions which look identical, except
> one is white and is 49.99 plus a 10ukp cashback offer at Boots, while
> the other "professional" model is blue and around 100ukp from the
> medical suppliers - I was not persuaded that there was any real
> difference between them. There are at least two others on the market,
> one from Omron, the other I can't remember. I don't know if they have
> any advantages.
I bought the Omron one, special offer in 'Doctor' from Porter-Nash. Very
useful indeed, does impress the patients, useful to convince those parents
whose kids are 'burning-up' that 37C is actually OK. (has anyone ever seen one
of these children spontaneously combust?). It has changed my management in
a few cases.
I would but another if I lost it.
--
Allan Harris, GP, Haxby, York YO3 3PH
tel 01904-768666
work 01904-760125, fax 750168
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