why it is conveineint to use digital thermometre
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digital clinical thermometer has the following advantages.
Takes measurements quicker.
Has better resolution (Is easier to accurately read)
Does not use mercury, which can be harmful in some specific cases if released by breakage. (Elemental mercury is not highly toxic as seems to be a common misconception. People with allergies or prolonged exposure to mercury vapor can cause health issues. Ingestion is normally not a health issue.)
Does not subject the patient to the hazard of broken glass in the mouth if they bite down and break the thermometer.
Is less expensive than liquid in glass clinical thermometers.
A liquid in glass clinical thermometer has the following advantages.
Holds in accuracy over longer periods with less chance of inaccurate readings.
Is easier to disinfect.
These two advantages are compensated for by using throw away sterile sleeves and training the user in basic checks of accuracy and function of digital clinical thermometers.
It is convenient to use digital thermometer because:-
1. it shows the temperature digitally
2. no need to find the least count
3. No need to shake it after reading
the temperature