How long does it take to measure body temperature? Whether it is a fever, cold, or other illness, in many cases, it is necessary to measure body temperature, but the measuring tools are various and the methods are diverse, so the time for accurate measurement is undoubtedly different. Today, the web editor will show you how long it takes to measure body temperature.

1. Oral measurement method:

First, disinfect the thermometer with 75% medical alcohol, place it under the tongue, close the lips, and take it out after 5 minutes to read the value, the standard value is 36.3~37.2℃.

2. Axillary measurement method:

This method is not easy to cause cross-infection and is the most common way to measure body temperature. Wipe the sweat under the armpit, place the liquid mercury end of the thermometer at the top of the armpit, hold the thermometer with the arm half-way, and instruct the patient not to run around. Read the value after 5 to 10 minutes, the standard value is 36~37℃.

3. Anal measurement method:

This method is often used for unconscious patients or children. The patient lies on their back, and after the肛表head is lubricated with edible oil, it is gradually inserted into the anus to a depth of half the肛表, then left for 3 minutes before reading the value, the standard value is 36.5~37.7℃.

Common problems in measuring body temperature

1. Before and after measuring body temperature, the number of electronic thermometers should be checked. When swinging the thermometer, do not touch other objects to prevent breakage.

2. When measuring the temperature of infants, mentally ill, unconscious, or critically ill patients, use a hand-held tractor to hold the electronic thermometer to avoid loss or breakage.唤醒患者后再进行温度测量 when the patient is sleeping.

3. After the patient consumes cold or hot food and drinks, steam inhalation, facial cold compress, and other treatments, it is possible to measure oral temperature after 30 minutes; after showering or alcohol wiping bath, it is possible to measure accurately under the armpit after 30 minutes; after cleaning enema or bath, it is possible to measure duodenal temperature after 30 minutes.

4. If the body temperature does not match the illness condition, the patient should be guarded and re-measured at the bedside, and if necessary, an oral and anal temperature comparison can be made. Referral for follow-up consultation is recommended.