The phrase
"axillary temperature" refers to the body temperature measured in the armpit area.
Full definition
Your next best option is to take your baby's
axillary temperature — that's under his arm.
Your premature baby has
an axillary temperature greater than 99 degrees Fahrenheit or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit rectally and is showing other signs of illness.
If your baby's
axillary temperature is elevated or is low, they will more than likely want you to have a rectal temperature as well.
Rectal versus
axillary temperatures: Is there a significant difference in infants less than 1 year of age?
A rectal temperature is more accurate, but
an axillary temperature is easier to take and more comfortable for the baby.
If
an axillary temperature does not show a fever but your child feels warm and seems unwell, take a rectal measurement.
Some doctors recommend taking a toddler's temperature in his armpit, which is called
the axillary temperature.
This is called
the axillary temperature.
Some doctors recommend taking a child's temperature in his armpit, which is called
the axillary temperature.
The normal under arm or
axillary temperature is between 97.6 and 99 degrees F. it is the most common method of taking newborn temperature.