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3.
Press the arm against the body and
leave the thermometer in place for
two minutes. The unit will beep when
the temperature reading is complete.
4.
Remove the thermometer and read it.
An armpit temperature reading may
be as much as 1°F lower than an oral
temperature reading.
taking an oral temperature
1.
The most common method of taking
a temperature is orally. It is more
accurate than taking the temperature
in the armpit. To get an accurate
temperature, the person must be able
to breathe through their nose. If the
subject cannot breathe through their
nose, take the temperature in the
rectum or armpit.
2.
Place the Digital Thermometer under
the tongue, to one side of the center,
and close the lips tightly around it.
3.
Leave the thermometer in place for
about two minutes. The Thermometer
will beep when the reading is done.
4.
Remove the thermometer and read it.
taking a rectal temperature
1.
This is the location to measure body
temperature most accurately. It is
recommended for babies, small
children, and people who cannot hold
a thermometer safely in their mouths.
It should also be used when getting
the most accurate temperature is es-
sential.
2.
Apply a lubricant on the bulb of the
thermometer so that it can be inserted
easily.
3.
When measuring the temperature of
babies or small children, turn the child
face down on your lap or on a flat,
covered or padded surface.
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4.
Spread the buttocks with one hand
and gently insert the bulb end of the
rectal thermometer about 0.5" to 1"
into the anal canal with your other
hand. Do not force it into the rectum.
5.
Hold the thermometer in place with
two fingers close to the anal opening
(not near the end of the thermometer).
Pressing the buttocks together will
help keep the thermometer in place.
6.
Leave the thermometer in place for
about two minutes. The thermometer
will beep when the reading is com-
plete.
7.
Remove the Thermometer and read it.
A rectal temperature reading may be
as much as 1°F (0.6°C) higher than
an oral temperature reading.
8.
never use a thermometer to take an
oral temperature after it has been
used to take a rectal temperature.
9.
This Thermometer only measures
temperatures between 89.6°F and
107.6°F (35.5°C to 42°C). If the tem-
perature is below 89.6°F the LED will
display an "L" for low. If the tempera-
ture is above 107.6°F the LED will
display an "H" for high. if the reading
yields an l or an h, seek medical
help immediately.
10.
Normal human body temperature is
about 98.6° +/- 1°. Any temperature
higher than 101°F is considered a
fever; the advice of a medical profes-
sional should be sought.
11.
Carefully clean the tip of the ther-
mometer with cool, soapy water and
rinse it off before putting it away. The
Thermometer is not waterproof, get-
ting the top part of the Thermometer
wet may ruin the unit.
12.
To prevent accidents, turn off the unit.
The unit will turn off automatically in
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