Normal Temperatures By Method - Kaufman KM-25 User Manual

Oral thermometry
Oral temperature is easily affected by recent ingestion of food and drink and by breathing through the
mouth. To take temperature orally, the mouth needs to be closed and the tongue depressed for between
three and four minutes, this is a difficult task for young children.
Axillary thermometry
Axillary temperature is easy to take, but it has been found to be a poor indicator of a child's body
temperature. To take a temperature measurement in this way the thermometer should be correctly placed
on the axillary artery. Despite its low sensitivity and weakness in detecting fever, axillary temperature is
recommended by the
Tympanic thermometry
To obtain an accurate tympanic temperature it is crucial to use the correct technique. The thermometer
sensor should be placed close to the warmest part of the external auditory canal. Incorrect aim of the
sensor can result in an incorrect temperature reading.
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The normal temperature measured over the temporal area is on average 0,5 °C lower to the temperature
measured rectally.
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36.6°C – 38°C
35.5°C – 37.5°C
34.7°C – 37.3°C
35.8°C – 38°C
35.8°C – 37.8°C
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