Characteristics of thermometer use? Must adopt!

The use of thermometer features:

1, measuring oral temperature:

(1) Before using the thermometer degree dumped to 35 ℃ below.

(2) Put the thermometer under your tongue (just hold it, don't bite or talk hard).

(3) Measure for at least 3-5 minutes, 7 minutes is best.

(4) Remove the thermometer, take a temperature reading, wipe it clean with toilet paper, and then sterilize it with alcohol pads (in a rotating motion from the end to the mercury end).

2. Measurement of axillary temperature:

(1) Before use, the thermometer degree should be dumped to below 35℃.

(2) Do not take a bath before measurement, first sassafras armpit sweat, the mercury end of the thermometer clamped in the middle of the armpit, pay attention not to the table head to the outside, if it is a child, pay attention to hold its arm to prevent movement.

(3) Measure for 5-10 minutes.

(4) Remove the thermometer, read the temperature data and then wipe the thermometer with toilet paper.

3. Measurement of anal temperature:

(1) Infants take the supine leg up or lying position, children and adults take the side lying position.

(2) Before use, the thermometer should be dumped to below 35℃. Lubricate the mercury bulb end of the anal meter with lubricant (petroleum jelly or paraffin oil).

(3) Open the anus with your hand, rotate the anal thermometer and insert it slowly and gently, with the hand holding the anal thermometer resting on the buttocks to prevent it from slipping or being inserted too y.

(4)Insertion depth: Infants 1.25 centimeters; children 2.5 centimeters; adults 3.5 centimeters

(5)Measurement takes 2-5 minutes.

(6)Take out the anal meter, read the temperature number, wipe it clean with toilet paper, and then sterilize it with alcohol cotton pads (in a rotating manner from the end to the mercury end).