Tip Of Thermometer Should Be Put On Tongue Or Under It?
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When using an oral thermometer to measure body temperature, the correct measurement is to place the measuring part of the oral thermometer under the tongue, that is, below the lingual frenulum. Because sublingual temperature is easily dissipated, the sublingual temperature is less affected by the outside world and more similar to the internal temperature of the human body than the sublingual temperature. In general, the value of the sublingual temperature is 36.3-37.2℃ is normal.
Attention should be paid to avoid eating too cold or too hot food or drink before oral temperature measurement, so as not to affect the measurement results.
The correct measurement method of the oral thermometer is to observe the mercury scale of the thermometer. If it is higher than 35℃, hold the end of the non-detecting head with your hand and shake it forcefully several times to shake the mercury value below 35C. Then disinfect the oral thermometer, put the probe end of the oral thermometer under the tongue tie of the oral tongue, keep the mouth closed and do not speak, wait for 3-5 minutes (the predictive thermometer can be taken out after the electronic sound), read the value of the thermometer.
In addition, it is necessary to keep moderate strength during the measurement process. Do not bite the thermometer forcefully to avoid biting it. This is because thermometers contain mercury, which is toxic and harmful to the human body. It is also not recommended to use oral thermometers for infants, because infants are too young to cooperate, avoid biting or breaking the thermometer in the process of use, which will cause harm to health.
Today, many digital thermometers have the baby's safety in mind. Soft-tip electronic thermometers, for example, reduce the risk of oral temperature measurements in infants and young children. There are also pacifier thermometers to make it easier for babies to take their temperature.
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