Normal temperature and measurement method

Normal people's body temperature fluctuates slightly within 24 hours-generally not more than 65438 0℃. Physiologically, it is slightly lower in the morning and slightly higher in the afternoon or after exercise and eating. This paper will introduce the normal value and measurement method of body temperature.

Oral measurement

First, sterilize the thermometer with 75% alcohol, put it under your tongue, close your lips and take it out for 5 minutes. The normal value is 36.3~37.2℃.

Axillary measurement

This method is not easy to cross infection and is the most commonly used method for measuring body temperature. Dry the sweat under the armpit, put the mercury end of the thermometer on the top of the nest, clamp it with the upper arm half thermometer, and ask the patient not to move. 10 minutes later, the reading is normal at 36~37℃.

Anal measurement

Mostly used for comatose patients or children. The patient lies on his back, lubricates the head of anal surface with oil, and then slowly inserts it into anus until it reaches anal surface 1/2. After standing for 3 minutes, the normal value is 36.5~37.7℃.

Abnormal body temperature

37.4~38℃ is low fever, 38. 1~39℃ is moderate fever, 39. 1~4 1℃ is high fever, and above 4 1℃ is ultra-high fever.