A digital thermometer can measure your temperature orally, rectally, or in the armpit. You should not try to measure your own temperature rectally, so use the thermometer either orally or in the armpit.  Clean the thermometer with cold water, then rubbing alcohol, then a final cold water rinse. Never use a thermometer that has been used rectally in your mouth.  Don't eat or drink anything for five minutes before taking your temperature. This could change the temperature in your mouth and lead to an inaccurate measurement. Put the tip of the thermometer under your tongue and hold it still for about 40 seconds. Most digital thermometers beep to let you know when they've finished taking the measurement. After reading the measurement, rinse the thermometer in cold water, clean with rubbing alcohol, and rinse again to sterilize. Either remove your shirt or wear a loose shirt that allows you to take the measurement at your armpit. Place the tip of the thermometer directly into your armpit. It should only be touching skin, not fabric from your shirt. Wait for about 40 seconds or until you hear the beep letting you know the measurement is finished. Take the child’s temperature by which ever method they can realistically handle. A 2-year-old, for example, cannot hold a thermometer still under the tongue long enough to get an accurate reading. Ear thermometers have been met with mixed results. The most accurate measurement you can take is a rectal one, which is not painful for the child. This is recommended for children between three months and four years of age. Make sure the tip of the thermometer has been sterilized in rubbing alcohol then rinsed clean. After drying the tip, lubricate it with petroleum jelly for ease of movement.  Have the child lay down on their back, then lift their legs into the air. For babies, you should lift the legs like you would when changing a diaper. Gently insert the thermometer about 1/2 to one inch into the rectum, but don't force it against resistance. Hold the thermometer still for about 40 seconds or until it beeps to let you know the measurement is ready. You may have heard that a healthy body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C), but this is merely a guideline. A normal body will fluctuate in temperature, even in the course of one day. Temperature is usually lower in the morning and warmer in the evening. Furthermore, some people simply have higher or lower resting temperatures. A healthy daily range can be from 97.5 to 98.8°F (36.4 to 37.1°C). The guidelines for feverish temperatures are as follows:  Children: 100.4°F (38°C) measured rectally; 99.5°F (37.5°C) measured orally; 99°F (37.2°C) measured in the armpit.  Adults: 100.7°F (38.2°C) measured rectally; 100°F (37.8°C) measured orally; 99°F (37.2°C) measured in the armpit. Temperatures under 100.4°F (38°C)are considered "low-grade" fevers. You shouldn't worry about a fever until it reaches 102°F (38.9°C).
استعمل مقياس الحرارة الرقمي من أجل قياس الحرارة عن طريق الفم. قم بقياس درجة الحرارة عن طريق تحت الإبط. حدد طريقة القياس الأنسب للطفل. استعمل المقياس الرقمي لقياس درجة حرارة الطفل عن طريق الشرج. افهم معاني درجات الحرارة المختلفة.