What are the contraindications of rectal temperature?

Answer 1

This method for assessing temperature has long been considered more accurate than other methods. The problem with that rationale is that insertion into feces can actually provide an inaccurate reading. Not to mention that the risk for tearing the sensitive tissue at the anus, or for inserting the thermometer too far, causing a rectal perforation, diminishes the value of the accuracy argument anyway. This method is particularly contraindicated in newborns < 1 month; patients with diarrhea, hemorrhoids, or recent rectal surgery.

Answer 2

Facial trauma, recently eating/drinking, known hypothermia, age (infants, toddler),

Answer 3

you axillary temp is not as accurate as your oral or rectal temp.

Answer 4

Rectal temperatures are contraindicated when there is imperforated anus, traumain the anus, post surgery in the anus or if the patient is suspected to have or has heart attack.