Oral Equivalency and Normal Body Temperature Chart - Medical ...
Oral Equivalency and Normal Body Temperature Chart - Medical ...
Oral Equivalency and Normal Body Temperature Chart - Medical ...
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°F<br />
<strong>Oral</strong><br />
Rectal<br />
Axillary<br />
Ear<br />
94.5<br />
0 - 2 years 3 - 10 years 11 - 65 years > 65 years<br />
— 95.9 99.5 97.6 99.6 96.4 98.5<br />
97.9<br />
97.5<br />
100.4<br />
99.1<br />
100.4<br />
Core 97.5 100.0<br />
<strong>Normal</strong> <strong>Body</strong> <strong>Temperature</strong> Ranges<br />
97.9 100.4 98.6 100.6<br />
96.6 98.0 95.3 98.4 96.0 97.4<br />
97.0 100.0 96.6 99.7 96.4 99.5<br />
97.5 100.0 98.2 100.2 96.6 98.8<br />
<strong>Normal</strong> body temperature is a range. This table shows that normal<br />
temperatures vary by site. Therefore, readings from different sites,<br />
even if taken at the same time, should not be directly compared.<br />
97.1<br />
References are located in the Operators Manual<br />
99.2
<strong>Normal</strong> <strong>Body</strong> <strong>Temperature</strong> Ranges<br />
<strong>Normal</strong> body temperature in a healthy person is a range that<br />
fluctuates throughout the day. <strong>Body</strong> temperature can vary<br />
as much as 1.0°F to 2.0°F (0.5°C to 1.0°C) <strong>and</strong> is lowest in<br />
the morning (2-4 AM) while resting <strong>and</strong> is warmest in the<br />
afternoon (4-6 PM) while active.<br />
Up to 5% of the population has a body temperature that<br />
falls outside of the normal range. <strong>Body</strong> temperature<br />
variation is the result of an individual's metabolic rate.<br />
Slower equals cooler <strong>and</strong> faster means higher normal body<br />
temperature. Metabolic rate is determined by factors such<br />
as genetic makeup, life style, age, <strong>and</strong> environment.<br />
<strong>Body</strong> temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus, which<br />
continuously adjusts temperature to stay within a set range<br />
of normal in the absence of illness.<br />
Fever is defined as a temperature above an individual's<br />
normal range. Fever occurs from an infection or<br />
inflammation or can also be caused by non-infectious<br />
illnesses such as stroke, blood clots, or gout attacks.<br />
Different sites equal different temperatures:<br />
❖ Rectal temperature is typically higher than Core<br />
❖ Core is typically higher than <strong>Oral</strong><br />
❖ <strong>Oral</strong> is typically higher than Axillary<br />
Should I add/subtract a degree?<br />
This question can only be answered based on the policy of<br />
your individual institution. The SureTemp® Plus will<br />
accurately predict the temperature of the site where the<br />
probe is placed. No internal offsets are utilized to adjust any<br />
temperature to an oral equivalent. Many facilities simply<br />
report a temperature along with the site used.<br />
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Ear <strong>Temperature</strong>s Taken with the Braun ThermoScan ® Thermometer<br />
For Accurate Ear <strong>Temperature</strong>s, observe the following:<br />
1. For children under 1 year, pull ear straight back. For all other ages, pull ear<br />
up <strong>and</strong> back. This will straighten the ear canal <strong>and</strong> give the thermometer a<br />
clear view of the tympanic membrane.<br />
2. Apply probe cover. Use ONLY Braun ThermoScan probe covers.<br />
3. After placing probe tip in ear, hold “activation” key down until you hear a<br />
beep.<br />
4. Keep probe lens clean. Dirt <strong>and</strong> ear wax on the lens will affect the accuracy<br />
of readings. To clean, wipe with alcohol swab <strong>and</strong> let dry for 5 minutes.<br />
5. Press “mem” key to recall last temperature.<br />
6. Press <strong>and</strong> hold “mem” key, press “activation” key twice to convert degrees F to<br />
degrees C.<br />
The following may interfere with<br />
accurate reading:<br />
❖ Ambient temperature<br />
❖ Dirty or chipped lens<br />
❖ Lying on pillow<br />
❖ Hearing aid<br />
The following will not interfere with<br />
accurate reading:<br />
❖ Cerumen<br />
❖ Otitis media<br />
❖ Tympanostomy tubes<br />
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