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A medical thermometer or clinical thermometer is a device used for measuring the body temperature of a human or other animal. The tip of the thermometer is inserted into the mouth under the tongue (oral or sub-lingual temperature), under the armpit (axillary temperature), into the rectum via the anus (rectal temperature), into the ear (tympanic temperature), or on the forehead (temporal ...
Taking a human's temperature is an initial part of a full clinical examination. There are various types of medical thermometers, as well as sites used for measurement, including: In the rectum (rectal temperature) In the mouth (oral temperature) Under the arm (axillary temperature) In the ear (tympanic temperature)
Temperature depression (hypothermia) also needs to be evaluated. Hypothermia is classified as temperature below 35 °C (95 °F). [12] It is also recommended to review the trend of the patient's temperature over time. A fever of 38 °C does not necessarily indicate an ominous sign if the patient's previous temperature has been higher.
A recent study says a certain arm position—resting it on a surface—gives the most accurate blood pressure reading. Related: Some background: The study, published in October 2024 in JAMA ...
Updated October 7, 2024 at 5:43 PM. Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken ...
Temperature in the mouth (oral) is at or over 37.2 °C (99.0 °F) in the morning or over 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) in the afternoon [7] [34] Temperature under the arm (axillary) is usually about 0.6 °C (1.1 °F) below core body temperature. [35]
A low temperature thermometer can be placed in the rectum, esophagus or bladder. Esophageal measurements are the most accurate and are recommended once a person is intubated. [2] Other methods of measurement such as in the mouth, under the arm, or using an infrared ear thermometer are often not accurate. [2]
Pulse oximetry. A pulse oximeter. Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method for monitoring blood oxygen saturation. Peripheral oxygen saturation (Sp O2) readings are typically within 2% accuracy (within 4% accuracy in 95% of cases) of the more accurate (and invasive) reading of arterial oxygen saturation (Sa O2) from arterial blood gas analysis.