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Methods of Measuring Body Temperature, 98.6 - Coggle Diagram
Methods of Measuring Body Temperature
Tympanic
Oral
98.6
most common
contraindicated- kids<6,sz,O2, confused, s/p,
Axillary/groin
97.6
Least accurate
Temporal
99.6
Same as Rectal
Measures temp @ the TA-artery temp same temp as blood flowing from heart
Rectal
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99.6R
Most accurate
insert 1"
98.6
Pull ear pinna back & up
Measures heat from eardrum