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Infrared Fever Screening System used in public buildings to scan for people with a high temperature from a fever or sars invented by Singapore Technologies Electronics and the Singapore Defense Science and Technology Agency

according to http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/ModernInvention.htm

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Who invented the fever thermometer?

The fever thermometer, or clinical thermometer, was invented by the German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1714. He developed a mercury-based thermometer that provided more precise temperature readings than previous alcohol thermometers. This innovation significantly improved the ability to measure body temperature accurately for medical purposes.


Is the ear thermometer a NASA spinoff product?

No, the ear thermometer is not a NASA spinoff product. Ear thermometers were developed based on infrared technology and have been around since the 1990s, primarily used in medical settings to quickly and accurately measure body temperature.


What falls from the sky in fever 1793?

In "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, a significant event involves a heavy rainfall of yellow fever victims' bodies, which symbolizes the devastating impact of the epidemic on Philadelphia. The narrative illustrates the widespread death and despair caused by the fever, emphasizing the chaos and horror experienced during that time. This imagery underscores the urgency and desperation of the characters as they navigate the crisis.


What is the highest fever a human can survive?

The highest fever a human can survive varies among individuals, but temperatures above 108°F (42°C) are considered potentially life-threatening and can cause damage to organs. Medical intervention is necessary to bring down the fever and prevent complications.


Who got the fever on Apollo 13?

Fred Haise, one of the astronauts on the Apollo 13 mission, developed a fever. This forced the crew to abort their lunar landing and focus on safely returning to Earth.

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What was the cause of the yellow fever- 1793?

yellow fever is caused by disease carrying mosquitoes called Coquillettidia fuscopennata there are shots you can get to prevent yellow fever in your body but they had not invented it in 1793


How do you get cotton fever?

You get cotton fever from a piece of cotton of dirt entering your system from the needle.


Are corticosteroids used to treat a fever?

No. They bring down fever but they interfere with immune system.


What are contraindication of infrared radiation?

Contraindications of infrared radiation include fever, acute inflammation, pregnancy, and certain skin conditions like eczema. It's also not recommended for areas with compromised sensation or blood circulation. Consulting with a healthcare provider before using infrared radiation therapy is important to ensure safety.


Why bradicardia in dengue fever?

Dengue fever affects the cardiovascular system and bradicardia might be seen.


Which is part of the nonspecific immune response?

Inflammation and fever are nonspecific immune system reactions.


Why does fever affect the nervous system?

a fever affects the nervous system because it has a direct effect on the brain which is what controls the nervous system. The hotter it gets the more noticable the nervous system changes will be. IE If you are a child and you have a 104 fever you might be tired/sleepy, miserable, body cramps etc but once you get that fever down a few degrees the nervous system functions closer to normal allowing them to get back up and run around. If you are an adult and you get a fever of 104 your unable to get up and function (typically) even if you get the fever down a few degrees.


What are 3 ways that you can measure the homostasis of the body?

Taking your temperature as fever can be sign of infection. **Blood analysis to screen for imbalances **Hepatic screening: Liver function test


Why is fever disappears even if you do not take any medicine?

Fever is a normal response by your body's immune system to infection and rarely requires medical intervention. A fever goes away naturally when immune system no longer recognizes a threat.


How accurate is the exergen comfort scanner infrared thermometer?

I just got one and i am not running a fever but i have been trying it out and seem's to be working pretty good. say's i am 98.1


What role do allergies play in causing fever?

Allergies can sometimes trigger a fever as the body's immune system reacts to the allergen. When the immune system detects an allergen, it releases chemicals that can cause inflammation and raise body temperature, leading to a fever.