Temperature and its Measurement
Using a clinical thermometer
Learn how to use a clinical thermometer safely and correctly.
Phiban washes the tip of the thermometer with soap and water before using it. Afterwards she washes the tip again, dries it and puts the thermometer away. That is the careful way.
The steps for a digital clinical thermometer, in order:
- Wash your hands and the tip of the thermometer with soap and water.
- Reset it by pressing the reset button.
- Place it under your tongue and close your mouth.
- Wait till it beeps or flashes a light.
- Take it out and read the temperature on the display.
- Clean the tip with soap and water, and dry it.
Precautions:
- Read the instruction manual before using it.
- Wash the tip before and after use.
- While washing, keep the digital part (the display) out of the water.
- Do not hold it by the tip.
Wash the tip, reset, place it under the tongue, wait for the beep or light, read the display, then clean the tip again, and never hold it by the tip.
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