Body Temperature (5)

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (4)

Raise the infant's legs

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (5)

Insert 1.5-2.5 cm of the thermometer into the infant's rectum

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (6)

Allow the thermometer to remain there until a 'beep' sound is heard

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using rectal thermometer (7)

Record the temperature

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

The infrared thermometer can be used without any contact with the individual

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

Aim the thermometer on the forehead at a distance of about 5 cm from the individual

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

Do not aim the thermometer directly or indirectly on the eyes

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using infrared thermometer (4)

Record the temperature

Correct technique of measuring body temperature using infrared thermometer (5)

Taking temperature with this thermometer is very quick

Importance of homeostasis

Is a mechanism that regulates body temperature so that it remains in a balanced and stable state