36 3 Temperature Under Arm Baby

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36 3 temperature under arm baby.

A normal temperature in babies and children is about 36 4c but this can vary slightly. 37 to 37 5 normal. Under 36 put another layer on. When taken with a rectal thermometer a baby s temperature should be about 99 6 f 37 6 c.

Feel sweaty or clammy. A common definition for fever using the rectal method is 100 4 f while for the axillary method it s 99 3 f. Therefore normal axillary temperature would range between 97 6 degrees and 98 1 degrees fahrenheit 36 4 36 7 degrees celsius. Remove the thermometer and read the temperature.

I am an icu nurse but it s same with babies. Hold it under the armpit and wait 1 minute until you hear the beep. This measurement also known as axillary temperature tends to be about half a degree to a degree below oral temperature 1. Taking a baby s temperature under their arm axillary is another commonly used method that is easier.

Place the tip of the thermometer in the center of your child s armpit making sure the arm rests snugly against the body. Your baby may have a high temperature if they. Cool down give calpol and if under 6 months then ask dr advice. Your child is age 6 to 24 months and has a temperature higher than 102 f 38 9 c that lasts longer than one day but shows no other signs.

A high temperature or fever is usually considered to be a temperature of 38c or above. Temperature taken under the arm usually is considered to be less accurate than most other body locations for measuring temperature. A systematic review published in april 2000 in bmj found that there was wide variation between axillary and rectal temperatures. Feel hotter than usual to touch on their forehead back or stomach.

A baby s temperature is higher because they have a larger body surface area relative to their body weight. 37 5 to 38 too warm take layer off recheck in half hour.