1. Oral measurement: put the sterilized thermometer under the patient's tongue, let him close his lips, and take out the reading after five minutes. The normal value is 36.3-37.2℃
2. Anal measurement method: Let the patient lie on his side, insert the thermometer into the patient's anus, and read after five minutes. The normal value is 36.5-37.7℃
3. Axillary measurement: Axillary measurement is the most commonly used method to measure body temperature. Put the head of the thermometer under the patient's armpit and let the patient hold the thermometer with his upper arm. 10 minutes later, the normal value is 36-37℃.
Thermometers usually have three facets, and each facet has a font, one of which represents the thermometer's degree and the other represents the scale.
The temperature of a thermometer is usually between 35 and 42 degrees. Each large cell represents one degree, and it is divided into two small parts, each small part represents 0.5 degrees. Between 0.5 degrees, it is divided into five small cells, one of which is 0. 1 degree.
When holding a thermometer, you usually hold the tail of the thermometer. After rotation, the mercury line can be observed, and the end position of the mercury line is usually the degree indicating the body temperature.
When measuring body temperature, it is usually necessary to put the metal part under the armpit, and it usually needs to be kept for about 10 minutes to 15 minutes. You can take it out and observe the degree. If the temperature exceeds 37.2 degrees, it may be a symptom of fever.
If the patient uses an electronic thermometer, there will be a screen on the surface of the thermometer, and the temperature value will be displayed directly on the screen after the temperature measurement is successful.