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How long should you keep thermometer under armpit?
Press the child’s upper arm against his chest to keep the arm still and the thermometer in place. Digital thermometers may take longer than 30 seconds before beeping when using this method. Glass thermometers need to be held in place for 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the thermometer and read the temperature.
Is 97.6 a fever under the arm?
Normal axillary temperature is about 97.6°F (36.4°C) to 99.4°F (37.4°C). An axillary temperature is often 1 degree lower than oral or rectal temperatures. So it can help you gauge whether your child may have a fever. But it’s not the most reliable at any age.
Is 36.9 Celsius a fever?
Your body’s normal temperature is between 36 and 36.8 degrees Celsius. A high temperature or fever, for most people, is when your body temperature is 38C or higher.
How do you measure axillary temperature?
Put the end with the covered tip securely in your armpit. Hold your arm down tightly at your side. Keep the thermometer in your armpit until the digital thermometer beeps. Remove the thermometer when numbers show up in the “window”.
What is the minimum temperature for fever?
Fever. In most adults, an oral or axillary temperature above 37.6°C (99.7°F) or a rectal or ear temperature above 38.1°C (100.6°F) is considered a fever. A child has a fever when his or her rectal temperature is higher than 38°C (100.4°F) or armpit (axillary) temperature is higher than 37.5°C (99.5°F).
Is axillary temperature higher than oral?
An armpit (axillary) temperature is usually 0.3°C (0.5°F) to 0.6°C (1°F) lower than an oral temperature. A forehead (temporal) scanner is usually 0.3°C (0.5°F) to 0.6°C (1°F) lower than an oral temperature.
What do you need to know about the axillary temperature?
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: An axillary temperature (TEM-pe-ruh-cher) is when the armpit (axilla) is used to take your temperature. A thermometer (ther-MOM-uh-ter) is used to take your temperature. There are different kinds of thermometers. A digital thermometer is a small hand-held device with a window showing your temperature in numbers.
How long do you leave an axillary thermometer in place?
Leave the thermometer in place for at least ten minutes in order to obtain an accurate temperature reading. If the patient is capable of keeping the thermometer in place without your assistance, you may use this time to do other tasks such as taking his pulse and breathing rates. i. Remove Thermometer.
Which is lower the axillary or rectal temperature?
The axillary temperature may be as much as two degrees lower than the rectal temperature. A normal axillary temperature is between 96.6° (35.9° C) and 98 °F (36.7° C). There are different kinds of thermometers. A digital thermometer is a small hand-held device with a window showing your temperature in numbers.
What should axillary temp be in open crib?
Able to maintain body temperature (axillary 37.0°C) in an open crib Effective bottle/breast feeding without fatigue or cardiorespiratory compromise Adequate weight gain in the week before discharge (10 to 15 g/kg/day)