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Thermometer

Medical Tools

A digital thermometer to gauge fever and, with the right type, hypothermia risk.

Approx. cost
$8–$30
Weight
1–3 oz
Used in
1 kit

Purpose

Turn "they feel warm" into a number you can act on.

Used in kits

Alternatives

  • Forehead/temporal scanner— Fast and no-contact; less precise than oral.

Maintenance notes

  • Check the battery; keep a probe cover supply if applicable.

Buying considerations

  • Standard digital thermometers don’t read the lows that matter for hypothermia — note that limitation.

Page history & editing

Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor