Stick-on temperature indicator

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This stick-on temperature gauge is the very first low cost simple hypothermia device. The fading smile on this LCD (liquid crystal display) ThermoSpot temperature indicator could save babies from hypothermia, a leading cause of neonatal death. The smile is seen on a disc stuck onto the skin which monitors temperature and stays green if the baby has a healthy temperature of between 36.5ºC (97.7ºF) to 37.5ºC (99.5ºF). If the baby's temperature drops, the smile disappears and the spot turns black. The simple device can stay in place for up to ten days. The device is available from TALC (Teaching Aids at Low Cost). The device is in use in India, Nepal, Malawi and Siberia. More details on ThermoSpot FAQs.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 11:07.
The ThermoSpot seems like a great tool for helping parents know when their babies need immediate intervention. I will be taking some to Haiti where I volunteer with Midwives for Haiti in Jan.2010 [www.midwivesforhaiti.org]. I am excited to see how they work and are received. Cindy Siegel, Midwife
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 08:39.
Re: Stick on Thermometer As the designer/inventor of the ThermoSpot, may I suggest you alter the title to "temperature indicator" as you can not actually see the temperature displayed but only the background colour. The full description of this device is ThermoSpot - a non-invasive temperature indicator for newborns, infants and children. Please make personal contact with me if you have any queries on the ebove Kind regards John Zeal (PS I have just become a subscriber only to-day!)

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