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Description
Warning
A personal injury or damage to the thermometer
may occur if the thermometer is not used correctly.
Attention
Inaccurate reading or damage to the thermometer
may occur if the thermometer is not used correctly.
Body Temperature Basics
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The normal body temperature is a range.
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The normal range varies from person to person and can fluctuate
throughout the day.
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The normal range also varies by body site. Therefore, measurements
from different sites should not be compared directly.
To determine if an individual is experiencing an elevated body temperature
and/or having a fever, it is critical to know the individual
’
s normal body
temperature when he/she is well. Take multiple readings to obtain the
normal body temperature range and note the specific body site measured,
for example: forehead or eardrum temperature.
The normal body temperature range varies slightly with age and gender.
Generally, newborns or children have higher body temperatures than
Body Site
Normal Temperature Range
Forehead
34.7°C-37.3°C
(94.5°F- 99.1°F)
Eardrum
35.8°C-38.0°C
(96.4°F-100.4°F)
Mouth
35.5°C-37.5°C
(95.9°F- 99.5°F)
Armpit
34.7°C-37.3°C
(94.5°F- 99.1°F)
Rectal
36.6°C-38.0°C
(97.9°F-100.4°F)
