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Where should you put the thermometer to check your 8 month old baby temperature?

It depends on what kind of thermometer you have. If you are simply looking for a general idea, place a themometer under the arm. You need to hold their arm down - which is usually easier if you can lay them down and give them a fun toy to look at. If accuracy is important, a rectal thermometer is best for infants. In that case, be sure to use a thermometer intended for that use. It usually doesn't bother them, and if you can do it when you do a diaper change... they barely notice you are doing anything unusual.


Why not mercury thermometer is used to measure temperature of hot milk?

It could be used to do this - it is capable of doing it. However, Mercury is poisonous and a mercury thermometer is made out of fragile glass. Thus the danger that the thermometer would break releasing mercury into the milk (which would be for a person to drink) means that a mercury thermomiter is not the temperature sensor to use in this instance.


How can I check my dog's temperature at home?

To check your dog's temperature at home, you can use a digital thermometer designed for pets. Gently insert the thermometer into your dog's rectum and wait for the reading. Normal temperature for dogs is around 100-102.5F. If you're unsure or uncomfortable doing this, consult your veterinarian for guidance.


How can I accurately take a dog's temperature at home?

To accurately take a dog's temperature at home, you can use a digital thermometer designed for pets. Gently insert the thermometer into the dog's rectum and hold it in place for about one minute. Make sure to use lubrication and clean the thermometer before and after use. A normal dog temperature ranges from 100.5F to 102.5F. If you are unsure or uncomfortable doing this, it's best to consult a veterinarian.


Why did Santorio Santorio invent thermometer?

Santorio wasn't the one who invented the thermometer. GALILEO GALILEI was the one who invented the Galileo thermometer and was use by the Santorio in 1612.[I HOPE THIS HELPS BECAUSE I AM DOING A RESEARCH PROJECT ON GALILEO] :]


What is meant by linearity of thermometer?

it is the uniform expansion of the liquid (mercury) to temperature which give the reading.


What is a good temperature for kids?

Same as any other person, 98.6 of course some people have different temperatures normally, if u are within a degree or two dont worry especially if u did the temperature under the arm. the temp under the tongue is more accurate and the most accurate temp is rectal. of course doing a rectal temp is a little overboard.


Is pink veal after cooking okay?

Pink poultry or meat is normal when roasting or doing rotisserie. It is recommended to have a thermometer inserted to check for safe internal temperature.


How long to take an oral temperature?

To take an oral temperature accurately, you should place the thermometer under the tongue towards the back of the mouth. The individual should keep their mouth closed and breathe through their nose for about 3-4 minutes until the thermometer beeps or signals completion. It is important to ensure the individual has not consumed hot or cold beverages within the last 15-20 minutes as this can affect the accuracy of the reading.


Why cant laboratory thermometers be used to measure body temperatures?

Assuming the lab thermometer covers that particular temperature range (about 35-45 degrees Celsius) then it certainly COULD be used to measure body temperature.It's not necessarily ideal for doing so, because lab thermometers are designed differently. Medical thermometers have a "wide spot" in the channel that prevents the working fluid (traditionally mercury) from retracting back into the bulb when the temperature goes down, and lab thermometers do not. This means that a medical thermometer gets "stuck" at its highest temperature reading until the thermometer is "reset" by shaking it. Lab thermometers do not do this, so the temperature must be read while the thermometer is still in contact with the item that you want to measure the temperature of. This may be awkward or difficult, if you're trying to measure someone's internal temperature.


What is Paul King doing now?

drinking peppermint tea and messing with a thermometer


What does a doctor stick up your butt?

They will stick their finger and a camera in while doing a digital rectal exam or prostate exam