Anal temerature taking
Taking Your Baby's Temperature
21 Nov °F fever guideline is based on taking rectal reading. Label thermometer " oral" or "rectal". Don't use the same thermometer in both places. Taking an axillary temperature is less reliable. However, this methoid may be used in schools and child care centers to check (screen) a child's temperature when.
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A rectal temperature (TEM-per-ah-chur) is a way of taking your child's temperature. Caregivers may want rectal temperatures taken on children less than 5 years old. A rectal temperature is taken by putting the thermometer (ther- MOM-uh-ter) gently in your child's rectum. The rectum is the end of the bowel. The opening into.
Description:Ear temperatures are not accurate before 6 months of age Where to Take the Temperature Rectal temps are the most accurate. Forehead temps are the next most accurate. Oral and ear temps are also accurate if done properly. Temps done in the armpit are the least accurate. Armpit temps are useful for screening at any age. Age under 3 months old 90 days old.
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