Vital Signs - Temperature

Vital Signs Temperature

Vital Signs - Temperature
Normal human body temperature, also known as normothermia or euthermia, is a concept that depends upon the place in the body at which the measurement is made, and the time of day and level of activity of the person. There is no single number that represents a normal or healthy temperature for all people under all circumstances using any place of measurement.

Temperature can be measured is several different ways :
  1. Oral with a glass, paper, or electronic thermometer (normal 98.6F/37C)

  2. Axillary with a glass or electronic thermometer (normal 97.6F/36.3C)

  3. Rectal or "core" with a glass or electronic thermometer (normal 99.6F/37.7C)

  4. Aural (the ear) with an electronic thermometer (normal 99.6F/37.7C)
Of these, axillary is the least and rectal is the most accurate.
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