Use of clinical thermometer

The use of thermometers can be summarized as follows:

Preparation: Before use, throw the thermometer below 36℃ and disinfect it for later use.

Shake the thermometer: hold the thermometer with the mercury head down and shake it below 35℃ for later use.

Measurement: according to the different parts to be measured, choose the appropriate thermometer type (such as underarm thermometer, anal thermometer, etc.). ) and measurement methods (such as oral measurement and axillary measurement, etc. ). When measuring, it usually takes 5- 10 minutes, and the measuring time can be appropriately extended or shortened according to the specific situation.

Reading: after taking out the thermometer, put it horizontally in front of your eyes so that your line of sight is perpendicular to the mercury column in the thermometer; Then turn the thermometer to observe until you can see the scale pointed by the mercury column.

Recording: To record the measurement results, it is generally necessary to record the highest and lowest temperatures, as well as the corresponding symptoms and signs.

Disinfection: After each use, the thermometer needs to be disinfected for the next use.

It should be noted that when using mercury thermometer, be careful not to break the thermometer or hurt yourself. If you are in doubt about the measurement results, it is recommended to repeat the measurement several times. At the same time, according to different uses, measuring parts and comfort factors, it is also necessary to choose the appropriate thermometer type and use method.