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For this purpose measuring temperature with mercury tape digital and tympanic thermometers are currently the commonly used methods4 each method has many advantages and some disadvantages so selecting the proper thermometer and a more rigorous method is crucial1 for measuring body temperature eight locations have been considered which include the nasopharynx esophagus pulmonary artery rectum axillae tympanic membranes legs and bladder. In the united states temperatures are often measured in degrees fahrenheit. Rectal measurement taking a rectal measurement is the most reliable way to obtain a core. They cannot hold a thermometer safely in their mouth. Place the probe under the tongue and close the mouth. Temporal measurements are closer to true core body temperature and provided that the probe has been properly positioned will give readings that are closer to average body temperatures of 986 f.

This method is for infants and small children. Choose the body part. Underarm temperature is considered the safest way to check the body temperature of children under 3 months old. Choosing the right thermometer there are different thermometers to choose from depending on which body area you wish. The standard in most other countries is degrees celsius. Armpit method the thermometer is placed underarm with the bulb in the center of the armpit.

Place the thermometer in the. Different methods used for measuring temperature produce different results. Use the lips to hold the. Thermometers show body temperature in either degrees fahrenheit f or degrees celsius c. Breathe through the nose. The measurement is taken from the rectum and though accurate this technique can be very inconvenient.

How the test is performed mouth. Ideally it is better if possible that. The normal body temperature when measured from the rectum should be 996 degrees fahrenheit. Body temperature normally fluctuates over the day following circadian rhythms with the lowest levels. Does placing a thermometer into the rectal vault containing various amounts of stool and. As with rectal measurement sites tympanic thermometers may give slightly higher readings with the average temperature around 995 f.

Remove the thermometer and read it. Rectal temperature measurements are considered the gold standard for measuring core body temperature. Its also commonly used to check temperature in infants to 5 year olds because its. Conditions during high or low body temperature when the temperature exceeds 996 degrees fahrenheit the body is said to be in a feverish state. Armpit temperature reading may be as much as 1f 06c lower than an oral. As of 2016 reviews of.

The usual time for which thermometer is kept is 5 minutes. Temperature can also be measured on your forehead. Press the arm against the body. How to measurebody temperature correctly 1.