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Out of the hands of children, in a place protected from mechanical shock and away from extremes of temperature that could exceed the range of the thermometer.
Yes, you can measure body temperature by putting the thermometer under your arm (in which case it should measure below 36.5 degrees Celsius.) You can also get ear thermometers, but these work quite differently to regular oral/underarm thermometers. Forehead thermometers are also available.
Most normal thermometers are not incredibly accurate and the reading can jump around if there's a sudden change in temp. Mostly though, it will take an ordinary thermometer a little while to adjust to a new temperature. One minute should be enough time for everything to settle down and get a good idea of what the temperature actually is.
To change the Centrios ear/forehead thermometer from Celsius to Fahrenheit, first ensure the device is turned off. Then, press and hold the "Mode" button while powering it on until the display shows the temperature unit change. Release the button, and the thermometer should now display temperatures in Fahrenheit. Always consult the user manual for specific instructions related to your model.
When using a Fahrenheit thermometer, temperature should be measured to the nearest degree.
Meat thermometer.
You should place the thermometer under your tongue for an accurate oral temperature reading.
Any thermometer will measure temperature, but a special cooks' thermometer will have a scale meaningful to cooking. A glass (medical?) themometer is best avoided as the glass may break when inserted into a cake, fish, etc. to ensure it is cooked thoroughly.
If you hold the bulb end, the thermometer will measure YOUR temperature instead of the temperature of the medium that you wish to measure.
under the tongue to the side of the mouth
under the tongue to the side of the mouth
A meat thermometer should be left in the oven for about 10-15 seconds to ensure accurate temperature readings.
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Typically, you should wait 30 seconds to 1 minute before recording the temperature on a thermometer, depending on the type of thermometer being used. This allows the thermometer to accurately read and display the temperature of the object or environment being measured.
An ear thermometer measures temperature by detecting the infrared heat emitted by the eardrum and surrounding tissue. The eardrum shares blood supply with the hypothalamus in the brain, which regulates body temperature. By measuring this infrared heat, the ear thermometer provides an accurate estimation of core body temperature.
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