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How should the temperature of a unconscious person be taken?
The temperature of an unconscious person should be taken using a rectal thermometer, as it provides the most accurate core body temperature. Ensure the thermometer is clean and properly lubricated before insertion. Insert it gently about an inch into the rectum and wait for the reading according to the device's instructions. If a rectal thermometer is unavailable, an oral or axillary (underarm) measurement can be taken, but these methods are less reliable.
What is axillary temp of oral temp 98.6?
An axillary temperature is typically 0.5°F (0.3°C) lower than an oral temperature. Therefore, an axillary temperature taken as 98.6°F would be roughly equivalent to an oral temperature of 99.1°F.
I have a temperature of 94.6 degrees should I be concerned M?
You should be worried about a high fever once you get to about 100-104 F. Technically, a temperature taken using a mouth thermometer (oral temperature) that's 100 F (37.8 C) or higher is generally considered to be a fever along the lines of how hot you are at your core temperature.
How long should It take to take an oral temperature reading?
3 MINS
How is temperature taken through an oral placement?
The procedure for taking a patient's temperature by mouth with a mercury thermometer is similar to the axillary method except that the silver tip of the thermometer is placed beneath the tongue for four to five minutes before being read.
Why is body temperature can be measured by keeping thermometer under the tongue?
oral temperature oral temperature
What is the different routes for taking a temperature?
The three main routes for taking a temperature are oral, rectal, and axillary (underarm). Oral measurements are taken in the mouth, rectal measurements are taken in the rectum, and axillary measurements are taken in the armpit. Each route can provide slightly different readings, so it's important to use the same method consistently for accurate comparisons.
How do you check oral temperature?
Oral thermometer
What is tympanic temperature?
The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) higher than an oral temperature.
Where do you stick the thermometer?
You should place the thermometer under your tongue for an accurate oral temperature reading.
What is the difference in a temporal temperature and an oral temperature?
A temporal temperature is measured using a temporal artery thermometer, which scans the forehead to gauge the temperature of the skin over the temporal artery, providing a quick, non-invasive reading. In contrast, an oral temperature is taken by placing a thermometer under the tongue, measuring the body's internal temperature. Typically, oral temperatures are considered more accurate than temporal readings, as they reflect core body temperature more closely. However, temporal measurements are often preferred for their convenience and speed.
What are the principles in taking body temperature?
Although a person's body temperature can vary, a healthy person's temperature should be around 98.6 degrees. This number can be higher or lower for children,. the elderly, and menstruating women. The most accurate way to measure someone's temperature is by taking the temperature rectally. If this is not possible, an oral reading is recommended. The thermometer is inserted under the tongue and left there for three minutes, after which it is read.
