The first factor to consider when taking a persons temperature is the measurement site. The standard in most other countries is degrees celsius.
Chapter 42 Heat And Cold
Body temperature measurement techniques. Taking temperature is a relatively simple procedure. In the united states temperatures are often measured in degrees fahrenheit. Place the thermometer in the. If youre using a digital stick thermometer there are three options. But there are a few things you can do to get more accurate readings and as a result ensure the best experience from your thermometer. The usual time for which thermometer is kept is 5 minutes.
How the test is performed mouth. Place the probe under the tongue and close the mouth. This method is for infants and small children. Use the lips to hold the. Oral axillary ie underarm and rectal. They cannot hold a thermometer safely in their mouth.
Choosing the right thermometer there are different thermometers to choose from depending on which body area you wish. Thermometers show body temperature in either degrees fahrenheit f or degrees celsius c. Armpit temperature reading may be as much as 1f 06c lower than an oral. The measurement of core body temperature may seem simple but several issues affect the accuracy of the reading. How to measurebody temperature correctly 1. Techniques to measure accurate body temperature formula to calculate accurate body temperature loading.
Remove the thermometer and read it. Choose the body part. Press the arm against the body. These include the measurement site the reliability of the instrument and user technique pusnik and miklavec 2009. Rectal measurement taking a rectal measurement is the most reliable way to obtain a core. Armpit method the thermometer is placed underarm with the bulb in the center of the armpit.
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