Thermometer rectal

Rectal thermometry is an umbrella term covering the practice, widely used in modern medicine and science, of taking a mammal's temperature by inserting a thermometer into the aforementioned mammal's rectum via the . Tips and tricks for using a thermometer to take your baby's temperature, including digital rectal thermometers. A rectal thermometer is the most accurate way to take a temperature, and is recommended for children younger than age or for anyone who cannot hold an .

Rectal thermometer usage is usually limited to taking a baby's temperature, but this method also may be . Use a regular digital thermometer to take a rectal temperature. New research suggests that a temporal artery thermometer might also provide accurate readings . These thermometers use electronic heat sensors to record body temperature.

They can be used in the rectum (rectal), mouth (oral) or . F fever guideline is based on taking rectal reading. Don't use the same thermometer in both places. Caregivers may want rectal temperatures taken on children less than years old. A rectal temperature is taken by putting the thermometer (ther-MOM-uh-ter) .