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running a temp?

jena2389jena2389
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I just have the standard vics thermometer, and i thought i have heard that u are supposed to add two degrees when it is taken under the arm? can anybody help me?!?!
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Re: running a temp?

  • laurarachelle2003laurarachelle2003

    A rectal temp on a little one is the MOST acurate. if you do take the temp under the arm then you ARE supposed to add 2 degrees to match a rectal temp, and add 1 degree for the oral temp.

    But if the child cannot hold the thermometer under the tongue, then you should do the rectal.

    Hope this helps!

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  • jena2389jena2389
    Am i able to use the vics thermometer in her bottom? or does it have to be those specific ones?????
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  • laurarachelle2003laurarachelle2003

    I believe you can use the one you have. You only need to insert the TIP of the thermometer. If you insert too far (say half way up the neck of the item) you run a risk of puncturing her bowel.

    You can apply just a tiny amount of petroleum jelly to the end-to help it slide in-and let the machine do it's magic. If you have an ear thermometer, I'm not sure if that would work rectally.

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  • laurarachelle2003laurarachelle2003
    Oh, and clean it off REALLY good afterward!
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  • jena2389jena2389
    its definitely not an ear one.. thank you so much i am going to try the rectal way, im sure shes not going to be too happy about it!! thanks again!
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  • laurarachelle2003laurarachelle2003
    Your welcome :) It might not bother her as much as you think. Since she gets her diaper changed, and her bottom wiped, she might just think it's 'kinda' the same thing. My little girl never minded it. 
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  • ndebellondebello
    You are suppose to use a rectal thermometer, specifically for that. You can get one for about 3 dollars at most pharmacies. 
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  • LesleyjkingLesleyjking member
    My dr recommends under arm and that's also what was used at the hospital. Baby 411 says the same-and claims rectal is outdated. Always different schools of thoughts when it comes to our Los I'm finding!
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  • hallewoodgalhallewoodgal
    My ped says rectal is the way to go, but she did tell me that a "normal" rectal temp is higher than 98.6.  I think she said normal rectal is 99.1 or something in the low 99 range.
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