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What are the ways of getting the body temperature?
oral thermometer rectal thermometer aural thermometer feeling the forehead with your hand
What is the difference between an oral thermometer and a rectal thermometer?
The tastes differ. An oral thermometer has a longer slender end that's inserted (into the mouth), compared to a rectal thermometer that has a short bulbous end inserted (into the rectum). The bulb reduces the chance of tearing the rectal wall, especially in infants. Some digital models have a setting for rectal vs. oral on the unit. The rectal temperature is known to be a little warmer and more accurate to body temperature. If you still have a glass and mercury thermometer, be aware that mercury is a deadly toxin, and consider replacing the thermometer with a digital model.
What are 4 different methods to take a temperature?
Oral method: placing a thermometer under the tongue. Axillary method: placing a thermometer in the armpit. Tympanic method: using an ear thermometer to measure temperature in the ear canal. Rectal method: inserting a thermometer into the rectum for a core body temperature reading.
What is the difference between a rectal thermometer and an oral thermometer?
The tastes differ. An oral thermometer has a longer slender end that's inserted (into the mouth), compared to a rectal thermometer that has a short bulbous end inserted (into the rectum). The bulb reduces the chance of tearing the rectal wall, especially in infants. Some digital models have a setting for rectal vs. oral on the unit. The rectal temperature is known to be a little warmer and more accurate to body temperature. If you still have a glass and Mercury thermometer, be aware that mercury is a deadly toxin, and consider replacing the thermometer with a digital model.
Can a clinical thermometer be inserted into the anus?
Yes, a clinical thermometer can be inserted into the anus to take a rectal temperature. The anus provides an accurate representation of core body temperature, which is important for certain medical situations. It is essential to use proper techniques and lubrication when inserting a thermometer into the anus to prevent injury.
What is the rectal body temperature for rabbit?
the rectal body temperature of a rabbit is 37oC-39oC
When would measure the body temperature of a person?
You could use an ear thermometer or a tongue thermometer or a forehead thermometer or a rectal thermometer or even a liver probe im some situations. But to answer the question body temperature is taken whenever someone is thought to be ill as it is generally a noninvasie tool to assist diagnosis.
How can you measure a body temperature?
What kind of thermometer you use to measure the body temperature
Can body temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than the mouth?
Yes. Temperature can be taken under the armpit (auxilla region), on the forehead using a thermometer strip (normally used for infants) and rectally using a rectal thermometer.
With which instrument do we measure body temperature?
A basic instrument is a glass tubed thermometer (either mercury or alcohol). Nowadays, there are likely electronic temperature reading devices used, especially in hospitals, etc.
What is a fever thermometer?
a fever thermometer, is a thermometer that you can use to check your body temperature.
Is a rectal temp more accurate than a oral temp?
In terms of accurate, it is assumed the questioner means with respect to core body temperature. Skin temperature is influenced by the ambient (air) temperature, and is therefore not an accurate reflection of the core body temperature. Positioning the thermometer under the tongue yields a close reflection to core body temperature, but this procedure is not always practical, especially with infants and animals. Rectal temperature measures the temperature inside the body cavity, and is therefore a very accurate reflection of the true core body temperature. Furthermore, the rectal temperature can be readily obtained in most cases.
