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You must hold your mouth closed and keep the thermometer in place for a certain period of time. If you have a digital thermometer, it will tell you when it's "done". If you are using an old "Mercury thermometer", the thermometer must stay under the tongue for at least a minute to 2 minutes.
NOTE: Mercury thermometers are being phased out. The mercury inside is highly toxic and you should dispose of all mercury thermometers by taking them to a recycling center that handles that. DO NOT THROW IT IN THE TRASH. Mercury is poisonous to every living thing.
UPDATE: GERATHERM offers MERCURY FREE thermometers that work the same as the mercury ones. They are supposed to be safe.
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How long do you keep a mercury thermometer under you tongue?
You should keep a mercury thermometer under your tongue for 3-4 minutes to ensure an accurate reading.
Why do you keep thermometer under the tongue?
Measuring body temperature by keeping thermometer under the tongue is a convenient standardfor measuring one's body temperature. Other places used for keeping the thermometer includethe armpit and the rectum.
Why do the doctors keep the thermometer under the tongue?
There are a net of blood vessels close to the surface under the tongue and this gives a true reading of the temperature of the blood (and hence the body).
Why the thremometer is keep under the tongue?
It means you put the the thermometer under the tonge so it can take you tempoture or if you don't like putting it under your tongue put it up your butt like they do with babies
Why do you keep a thermometer under the tongue?
Measuring body temperature by keeping thermometer under the tongue is a convenient standardfor measuring one's body temperature. Other places used for keeping the thermometer includethe armpit and the rectum.
How is temperature taken through an oral placement?
The procedure for taking a patient's temperature by mouth with a mercury thermometer is similar to the axillary method except that the silver tip of the thermometer is placed beneath the tongue for four to five minutes before being read.
How long do you keep a thermometer under your armpit?
You should keep a thermometer under your armpit for about 5 to 10 minutes to ensure an accurate reading. Make sure the thermometer is in direct contact with the skin and that the arm is held snugly against the body to prevent heat loss. After the time is up, check the reading for your body temperature.
How long should you keep a thermometer?
It is recommended to replace a thermometer every 1-2 years to ensure accuracy and reliability. If a thermometer is damaged, it should be replaced immediately.
Why clinical thermometer is placed under tongue or armpit?
so that the air from breathing does not pass over it and cool it thereby giving an incorrect readingTo give a true reading of inner body heat.Because the intense heat of our body is present under our tongue so that we can measure our whole body temperature .The underside of the tongue has the most bloodflow and is more accurate than any part of the mouth
My tongue piercing is a little crooked and it doesnt hurt worse then it should Should I just keep it or get it redone?
very rarely are the tongue piercings straight. if its not infected, keep it
Big balls under your tongue?
Pull them out and tell him to keep them in his pants!
How long should you keep a glass thermometer in your mouth?
You should keep a glass thermometer in your mouth for at least 3 minutes to get an accurate reading. Make sure not to talk during this time as it can affect the reading.
