Taking Temperatures
Category: Vital Signs
Status: Stub — content coming soon
Purpose
Describe the clinical purpose of temperature assessment.
Routes
| Route | Normal Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oral | 36.5–37.5 °C (97.7–99.5 °F) | |
| Tympanic | 36.5–37.5 °C | |
| Axillary | 35.9–37.0 °C | Add 0.5 °C to compare |
| Temporal | 36.5–37.5 °C | |
| Rectal | 36.6–38.0 °C | Most accurate core temp |
Equipment
Procedure
Clinical Significance
Document fever thresholds and hypothermia criteria.
Notes
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