If you do not have probe covers use separate thermometers to take rectal and oral temperatures. Use a water-based lubricant (such as K-Y Jelly®) on the end of the thermometer.
Q. How do you clean a clinical thermometer after use?
Clean your thermometer before and after you use it with either rubbing alcohol or lukewarm soapy water, then rinse with cool water. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth or let it air dry.
Table of Contents
- Q. How do you clean a clinical thermometer after use?
- Q. Can you use hydrogen peroxide to clean thermometer?
- Q. What is a fever on the forehead?
- Q. Is 99.6 a fever forehead thermometer?
- Q. Is 99.2 a fever forehead?
- Q. Is 99.3 a fever forehead?
- Q. What are the best forehead thermometers?
- Q. How accurate are contactless thermometers?
- Q. What is the best thermometer for home use?
Q. Can you use hydrogen peroxide to clean thermometer?
Hydrogen peroxide has antibacterial and antiviral qualities and works better than white vinegar, rubbing alcohol and acetic acid. You can also soak items like your toothbrush, retainer or thermometer in the peroxide to disinfect them.
Q. What is a fever on the forehead?
Rectal, Forehead or Ear temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher. Oral (mouth) temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher. Under the arm (armpit) temperature: 99° F (37.2° C) or higher.
Q. Is 99.6 a fever forehead thermometer?
Normal body temperature ranges from 97.5°F to 99.5°F (36.4°C to 37.4°C). It tends to be lower in the morning and higher in the evening. Most healthcare providers consider a fever to be 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. A person with a temperature of 99.6°F to 100.3°F has a low-grade fever.
Q. Is 99.2 a fever forehead?
Everyone’s body runs at a slightly different normal temperature, but the average is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and anything above 100.9 F (or 100.4 F for children) constitutes a fever.
Q. Is 99.3 a fever forehead?
A forehead (temporal) scanner is usually 0.3°C (0.5°F) to 0.6°C (1°F) lower than an oral temperature….Temperature comparison table.
| Axillary/Forehead (°F) | Oral (°F) | Rectal/Ear (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| 98.4–99.3 | 99.5–99.9 | 100.4–101 |
| 99.4–101.1 | 100–101.5 | 101.1–102.4 |
Q. What are the best forehead thermometers?
After weeks of testing, we found three thermometers that should have a place in every medicine cabinet:
- Best thermometer overall: Braun Digital No-Touch Forehead Thermometer.
- Best thermometer for travel: Elepho eTherm Infrared Ear & Forehead Thermometer.
- Best budget thermometer: Vicks ComfortFlex Digital Thermometer.
Q. How accurate are contactless thermometers?
The sensitivity and specificity for the non-contact thermometer is 97%.
Q. What is the best thermometer for home use?
Best thermometer overall: iProven Forehead and Ear Thermometer DMT-489. Best budget thermometer: Vicks Comfort Flex Thermometer. Best infrared non-contact thermometer: iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer PT3. Best multiuse stick thermometer: Kinsa Quick Care Smart Thermometer.
