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A generally accepted normal adult range for a rectal temperature is 98.6 degrees to 100.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees to 38.1 degrees Celsius.
Baby: Normal rectal temperature is 100.2 degrees Fahrenheit or less (37.9 degrees Celsius or less)*.
*These are the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended ranges. It is suggested that you discuss this with your baby's health care provider.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoYou can check, yourself (but please use two different thermometers). Rectal temperature is 1 degree F warmer than oral temperature.
WebMD has a good page...see the link below.
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Is rectal temp 101.0 normal?
no
Can you take an adults rectal temp?
Yes, They do it on the elderly all the time.
Why is rectal temp higher than oral temp?
Rectal temperature is much less influenced by other factors.
Do you subtract a degree from rectal temperature?
No. You only add a degree when taking a axial (under the arm) temp. This is because the axial temp is taken externally, so it only gives a close approximation of the body's internal temperature. Since oral temps are taken from inside the mouth, they give you the accurate internal body temperature without having to add anything.
Can slow down the heart rate when taking a rectal temp?
Yes, while taking rectal temp, pressure may be applied on the vagus nerve. This could drop both heart rate and blood pressure
Is 35.6 a low temperature in a person?
Yes. Then normal human body temperature is 37 degrees C, and has a variation down to about 36.5 and up to about 37.5 under normal circumstances. 35.6 is a state of mild hypothermia. it also depends on where the temp is taken. an axillary temp (under the armpit) will be approximately 1 degree lower than a rectal temperature. People also have variations in body temp, and a degree flucuation in either direction can be normal. it's all about knowing what is normal for you.
Should doctors take rectal temperatures of grown women?
Rectal thermometers may be used on adults safely at any time for any reason.
What is a normal rectal temperature?
The normal rectal temperature is 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, or 35..7 degrees Celsius. However, a wide range of normal human body temperatures have been observed.
What is the normal body temp for kids?
37.5ᵒ C (as in adults). If you mean young goats (kids) then a couple of degrees warmer.
Is 99.6 a normal temp?
98.6 is the normal temp... 99.6 is a bit high.
What temperature is maintained in the core organs by mammals?
Different mammals diff. temps dolphin won't have the same as a human. But usually if you take a rectal temp it will be close to that to maybe 2 degrees warmer humans average 98.6 temp in the mouth to to 2 degrees warmer rectal and possibly 2 more around the heart. My temp on average 99.8
What is a good temperature for kids?
Same as any other person, 98.6 of course some people have different temperatures normally, if u are within a degree or two dont worry especially if u did the temperature under the arm. the temp under the tongue is more accurate and the most accurate temp is rectal. of course doing a rectal temp is a little overboard.
