The cone-shaped tip of the tympanic thermometer uses infrared technology to measure body temperature from heat of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and the surrounding tissue. That heat is then converted to a digital reading.
HOLIDAY, Fla. â Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay died Tuesday after his plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico, the Pasco County Sheriffâs Office confirmed in a press conference. The Florida Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Coast Guard, Pasco Fired Department and Pasco Sheriffâs Office all responded to the scene after a 911 call came in from a nearby residence.
Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez was removed from Wednesday's game with a bruised right hand after being hit by a fastball from Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw. Greg Holland earned his eighth save in his eight appearances since joining the Rockies in Colorado's 4-3 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.