How to take a temperature

Orally (in the mouth). No eating, drinking cold or hot foods 20-30 minutes prior procedure. Auxiliary (in the armpit). No exercise 30 minutes prior procedure. Rectal (in the anus). Taking rectal temperature is no longer advisable due to bowel perforation. Very intrusive. Tympanic (in the ear). Quickly performed but slightly intrusive, however most commonly used […]

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