Terumo digital thermometers are the safe choice, providing you with accuracy, efficiency and economy. Accuracy -Fast accurate reading -Prediction takes an average of 90seconds -Accuracy is +0.1degrees celcius Efficiency -Easy to read digital display -Water, alcohol and antiseptic solution resistant -Audible signal -Easy confirmation -Durable, mercury-free design Economy -Long battery life (lithium). Approximately 10,000 measurements per thermometer. -Automatic ON/OFF switch when the thermometer is removed or returned to case Terumo Thermometers are complemented by soft-type probe covers to prevent cross contamination.