What is a normal pediatric axillary temperature?
TABLE 1:
| Measurement method | Normal temperature range |
|---|---|
| Rectal | 36.6°C to 38°C (97.9°F to 100.4°F) |
| Ear | 35.8°C to 38°C (96.4°F to 100.4°F) |
| Oral | 35.5°C to 37.5°C (95.9°F to 99.5°F) |
| Axillary | 34.7°C to 37.3°C (94.5°F to 99.1°F) |
What is the normal temperature for axillary?
A normal axillary temperature is between 96.6° (35.9° C) and 98° F (36.7° C). The normal axillary temperature is usually a degree lower than the oral (by mouth) temperature. The axillary temperature may be as much as two degrees lower than the rectal temperature.
How do you measure a child’s axillary temperature?
Axillary method (under the armpit)
- Place the tip of the thermometer in the centre of the armpit.
- Tuck your child’s arm snugly (closely) against their body.
- Leave the thermometer in place for about 1 minute, until you hear the “beep”
- Remove the thermometer and read the temperature.
Do you add a degree to baby armpit temp?
An armpit (axillary) temperature is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature. A forehead (temporal) scanner is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) lower than an oral temperature.
Where is the axillary temperature taken?
armpit
You take an axillary (armpit) temperature by holding the thermometer under your baby’s arm for 4 to 5 minutes. Do this with care to get a correct reading. Note that taking a child’s temperature under the arm is less accurate than taking the temperature in the rectum.
Is 99.4 a fever for a child underarm?
DEFINITION Your child has a fever if any of the following apply: Rectal temperature is over 100.4° F (38.0° C). Oral temperature is over 100.4° F (38.0° C). Axillary (armpit) temperature is over 99.4° F (37.5° C)
Is an axillary temp accurate?
Underarm (axillary) and forehead temperatures are considered to be the least accurate because they’re taken outside of the body rather than inside. These temperatures can be as much as a full degree lower than oral body temperature.
What is the axillary?
The axilla is an anatomical region under the shoulder joint where the arm connects to the shoulder. It contains a variety of neurovascular structures, including the axillary artery, axillary vein, brachial plexus, and lymph nodes. The axillary artery is also a major blood supplier to the shoulder and upper arm.
Is 99.5 a fever in armpit?
There are several ways to take your child’s temperature: rectal method (by the rectum or ‘bum’) oral method (by the mouth) axillary method (under the armpit)…What is a normal temperature?
| Method | Normal temperature range |
|---|---|
| Armpit | 36.5°C to 37.5°C (97.8°F to 99.5°F) |
| Ear | 35.8°C to 38°C (96.4°F to 100.4°F) |
Is 99.7 a fever for a child underarm?
The following temperatures are considered “feverish” when taken from different areas of the body: Orally (mouth) over 99.5 F. Rectally (bottom) over 100.4 F. Axillary (underarm) 99.0 F.