eeew! wash it first though!
will it work efficiently?i just took it out ofthe wrapper so it didn't need to be washed 1st lol
No, you should subtract a degree to get a temperature equivalent to an oral reading.
Yes but be sure to only insert it 1/2 an inch
Because it will not be marked
yes
#1: Inserting a rectal thermometer into the mouth #2 Inserting an oral thermometer into the rectum #3 Not thoroughly cleansing the thermometers after each use
An oral thermometer is designed to be used in the mouth to measure body temperature, while a rectal thermometer is inserted into the rectum for a more accurate reading of core body temperature. Rectal thermometers are typically more accurate but may be less comfortable to use.
The fixed error on a non-digital thermometer is 0.5oC. The percentage error is worked out by dividing 50 by the reading you have taken from the thermometer.
no
No her let her do it on her own
Take your temperature at the same time every day for a week. Use an oral thermometer. Do not test right after you've had anything to drink--hot or cold drinks can temporarily change the oral temp.
yup
for rectal use only
Rectal temperatures really aren't used that much in health care anymore because it's too invasive, and in infants inserting a rectal thermometer can damage the mucosa of the rectum. While it is the most accurate temperature, it's much better to use an oral thermometer, or one of the new temporal ones that simply go on the forehead. Also you said it was a glass thermometer, I'd be careful if it was very old because it could have mercury in it, in which case you need to dispose of it following your towns guidelines since it could break and cause a mercury spill which is never good.
You can use a thermometer in the mouth and up the butt But now there are new ways on the forehead instead of the simple feeling of the forehead. There is the Exergen thermometer that works by simply swiping straight across the forehead (sometimes not completely effective)
There are several things you can use to guestimate the temperature, but nothing else will give you a decent value for it.
use red coclored top and throw the probe in the trash can when done