Sentences with phrase «thermometer under his tongue»

Well, if you suspect that your baby might have a fever and you go to take their temperature like you would your own, sticking the thermometer under their tongue, then you will likely wind up with a false reading.

The oral method is not recommended for children younger than 5 years old because it is hard for them to hold the thermometer under their tongue for long enough.

Taking a temperature in the mouth works with children who are old enough to hold the thermometer under their tongue and who will not bite the thermometer.

Not exact matches

Well, with the Fever Scout, you can say goodbye to that traditional under - the - tongue thermometer.

Using a digital thermometer held under the tongue can give you a general idea of your child's temperature, but it won't provide an accurate number.

Digital thermometers can be used rectally, under the armpit, or under the tongue.

The thermometer automatically converts the final reading to the oral temperature equivalent, which is important when communicating with pediatricians and would normally be obtained through a more invasive under - the - tongue thermometer.

For this age group, where the patients are old enough and cooperative enough to hold the thermometer themselves, go for a digital stick thermometer, which is best used under the tongue.