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Remove the thermometer and read it. How the test is performed mouth. Different methods used for measuring temperature produce different results. Place the probe under the tongue and close the mouth. Press the arm against the body. Rectal temperature measurements are considered the gold standard for measuring core body temperature.

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. Temperature can also be measured on your forehead. As with rectal measurement sites tympanic thermometers may give slightly higher readings with the average temperature around 995 f. The normal body temperature when measured from the rectum should be 996 degrees fahrenheit. Place the thermometer in the. How to measurebody temperature correctly 1.

Choosing the right thermometer there are different thermometers to choose from depending on which body area you wish. They cannot hold a thermometer safely in their mouth. Ideally it is better if possible that. This method is for infants and small children. The measurement is taken from the rectum and though accurate this technique can be very inconvenient. Breathe through the nose.

Rectal measurement taking a rectal measurement is the most reliable way to obtain a core. Armpit temperature reading may be as much as 1f 06c lower than an oral. The usual time for which thermometer is kept is 5 minutes. Use the lips to hold the. Conditions during high or low body temperature when the temperature exceeds 996 degrees fahrenheit the body is said to be in a feverish state. Body temperature normally fluctuates over the day following circadian rhythms with the lowest levels.

Thermometers show body temperature in either degrees fahrenheit f or degrees celsius c. Underarm temperature is considered the safest way to check the body temperature of children under 3 months old. Does placing a thermometer into the rectal vault containing various amounts of stool and. The standard in most other countries is degrees celsius. In the united states temperatures are often measured in degrees fahrenheit. Choose the body part.

Its also commonly used to check temperature in infants to 5 year olds because its. As of 2016 reviews of. Armpit method the thermometer is placed underarm with the bulb in the center of the armpit. 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.