Thermometer armpit to measure how long must not get it wrong

1, the more commonly used method of measuring body temperature is the armpit measurement, with this method to measure the general need for 5-10 minutes, too short a time can not correctly reflect the body's temperature.

2, the measurement needs to first dry the sweat of the armpit, the thermometer down to below 35 ℃, and then placed in the armpit after close to the skin, the forearms hold the chest in order to clamp the thermometer, 5-10 minutes after you can take out the thermometer to read the count on the thermometer.

3, the normal body temperature is between 36-37 ℃, if higher or lower than this range are not normal phenomena, need to be based on the accompanying symptoms and other tests to clarify the causes.

4, the measurement also need to pay attention to try not to be too close to the cold or hot objects, such as next to a hot water bag will affect the normal measurement of body temperature.