36 3 Temperature Under Arm Baby

Therefore normal axillary temperature would range between 97 6 degrees and 98 1 degrees fahrenheit 36 4 36 7 degrees celsius.

36 3 temperature under arm baby.

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. When taken with a rectal thermometer a baby s temperature should be about 99 6 f 37 6 c. Hold it under the armpit and wait 1 minute until you hear the beep.

Under 36 put another layer on. 37 5 to 38 too warm take layer off recheck in half hour. An axillary temperature will normally be lower than a rectal temperature. A high temperature or fever is usually considered to be a temperature of 38c or above.

Clean the thermometer with cool soapy water and rinse after use. Taking a baby s temperature under their arm axillary is another commonly used method that is easier. Rectal ear temperature. I am an icu nurse but it s same with babies.

Remove the thermometer and read the temperature. A baby s temperature is higher because they have a larger body surface area relative to their body weight. 37 to 37 5 normal. Place the tip of the thermometer in the center of your child s armpit making sure the arm rests snugly against the body.

Cool down give calpol and if under 6 months then ask dr advice. Your baby may have a high temperature if they. 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 common definition for fever using the rectal method is 100 4 f while for the axillary method it s 99 3 f.

Your child is age 3 to 6 months and has a temperature up to 102 f 38 9 c and seems unusually irritable lethargic or uncomfortable or has a temperature higher than 102 f 38 9 c. Temperature taken under the arm usually is considered to be less accurate than most other body locations for measuring temperature.