yes, add one degree when taking underarm temperature
You add 1 degree (Fahrenheit) or 1.8 degrees, depending on opinion. The reason for the uncertainty is that underarm measurement of body temperature is not very accurate. Nevertheless, it is a meaninful indication.
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No, a degree is not typically added when taking a temperature from the ear. The temperature reading from an ear thermometer is already in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, so there is no need to add a degree to the result.
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When taking a temperature by ear with an ear thermometer, typically you should add around 1 degree Fahrenheit (or 0.5 degrees Celsius) to the reading to get a more accurate reflection of the body's core temperature. This adjustment is necessary because ear temperatures can be slightly lower than core body temperature.
Yes, when taking an ear temperature with an infrared thermometer, you typically add a degree Fahrenheit to the reading to account for the difference between ear and core body temperature. This adjustment helps provide a more accurate reflection of the body's true temperature. However, it's important to follow the specific guidelines provided with the thermometer, as recommendations may vary by device.
No, this is an accurate reading. You add a degree when obtaining temperature under the arm (axillary) or in the ear (tympanic).
No. You only add a degree when taking a axial (under the arm) temp. This is because the axial temp is taken externally, so it only gives a close approximation of the body's internal temperature. Since oral temps are taken from inside the mouth, they give you the accurate internal body temperature without having to add anything.
No.The oral temperature (under the tongue) is a degree lower than central. The newer temporal artery thermometers also take a central temperature.
97.2o F. On average, underarm-measured human body temperature is about about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit less than the normal body temperature of 98.6 degrees F., so that would be 97.2 degrees. (That's about 37.3 degrees Centigrade/Celsius.) The reason for the inexactness and confusion on this matter is simply that underarm measurements are very hard to obtain accurately. So some will say to add--conveniently--1 degree to an axillary temperature reading, while others say add up to 1.8 degrees (in Fahrenheit).
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Yes, when taking an axillary (armpit) temperature, you typically add 1 degree Fahrenheit to the reading to account for the lower accuracy of this method compared to oral or rectal measurements. Axillary temperatures are generally lower than core body temperatures, so this adjustment helps provide a more accurate estimation of the body's actual temperature. However, it is always best to follow specific guidelines or recommendations from healthcare professionals.