It would seem that taking a person’s temperature is very easy, right? However, it isn’t always! To get the correct information, you need to follow these simple but important rules.
Dr. Inese
Digital thermometer
Many people use digital thermometers because they are the easiest to handle and among the most effective.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when using a digital thermometer:
- Avoid food and drink for 10 minutes before taking the temperature
- Make sure the thermometer is clean
- Keep it in the mouth for 60 seconds, until it beeps
- After using it, run the thermometer under warm water to clean it
When choosing a digital thermometer, choose a model with a flexible tip!
Digital thermometers are the fastest, so they are especially handy for use with children who may have trouble sitting still. There are contact and non-contact thermometers. Both will give you the results within seconds. The measurement error can indeed reach 2–3 tenths of a degree. In addition, ...
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