Children's metabolism is in a relatively fast state, and their body temperature is generally slightly higher than that of adults. The child's normal body temperature is between 36 and 37.3 degrees, and 37.2 degrees belongs to the normal range, so 37.2 degrees is not a fever, but a normal body temperature.
The measurement time is usually about 5 minutes, which reflects the baby's correct temperature. The diagnosis of fever is based on the underarm temperature, which is above 37.3℃. When measuring a child's temperature, it is easily influenced by external environmental factors.
In daily life, children need to do a good job in preventing fever, respiratory infection and inflammation, gastrointestinal infection and inflammation. At the same time, they also need to do a good job in preventing viral colds, which can reduce the possibility of fever.
Measuring method of thermometer
Oral measurement: put the sterilized thermometer under the patient's tongue, let him close his mouth and lips, and take out the reading after five minutes. The normal value is 36.3-37.2℃. 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℃.
The forehead thermometer is an instrument for measuring the forehead temperature. The method of measuring temperature is to aim the instrument at the position above the center of eyebrows in the middle of the forehead, and the measuring part cannot be blocked by hair. The distance between the instrument and the forehead is about 5- 10cm.
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