If mother Bao wants to measure the child's anal temperature, she needs to apply a lubricant, such as vaseline, to the end of the thermometer first, which is conducive to the smooth insertion of the thermometer. Then Bao's mother laid the child flat on her lap or on a safe surface. With the cooperation of the child, she gently inserted the thermometer into the child's anus, and the insertion depth was generally between 1.5 cm and 2.5 cm. After insertion, mother Bao will hold the thermometer for about one minute, and then gently pull it out to observe the temperature measured on the thermometer.
Measuring rectal temperature or oral temperature in children is more accurate than measuring axillary temperature. If the child is between 4 and 5 years old, you can choose to measure the oral temperature. First put the end of the thermometer under the child's tongue. Then tell the child to shut up and take the thermometer away. After measuring for about one minute, take out the thermometer and observe the temperature on it.
If the rectal temperature measured by the child reaches above 38.3℃ (the rectal temperature of a 6-month-old child reaches above 39.4℃), it is necessary to take the child to see a doctor in time. Because such a high body temperature can easily lead to serious infection or dehydration.