Body Temperature (3)

Clinical thermometer

Laboratory thermometer

Rectal thermometer

Infrared thermometer

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using clinical thermometer (1)

Before using a temperature, make sure its temperature is lower than 35 Celcius

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using clinical thermometer (2)

If the temperature exceed 35 Celcius, the thermometer should be shaken until the reading is lower than 35 Celcius

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using clinical thermometer (3)

Place the thermometer under the armpit or in the mouth for about 2 to 3 minutes (or until you hear a 'Beep' sound if you are using a digital clinical thermometer)

Correct technique in measuring body temperature using a clinical thermometer (4)

Remove the thermometer and record the temperature

Purpose of kink in the clinical thermometer (1)

To ensure that the mercury does not go down quickly after it removed from the mouth or armpit

Purpose of kink in the clinical thermometer (2)

To give a more accurate reading

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Body Temperature (3)

Body Temperature (3)