THE ANAL METHOD MEASURING TEMPERATURE IN TODDLERS

Did you know that rectal temperature is the most exact and kids below the age of 3 years is by and large suggested this technique for estimating temperature? Peruse on to discover how to gauge your kid's temperature using the anal method.

MEASURING RECTAL TEMPERATURE

- Rectum or rectal is the bottom part from where the child poops

- Gives the most appropriate temperature

- There are rectal thermometers available in the market for measuring temperature

- It is usually considered for children below 3 years of age

MEASURING TEMPERATURE THROUGH A RECTAL (ANUS) THERMOMETER

- You can use a rectal thermometer or a digital thermometer for measuring temperature

- Clean the tip of the thermometer with little soap and warm water

- Dry the thermometer and apply a little petroleum jelly (vaseline) at the end of it

- Place your baby on her back on her bed

- Gently lift both her legs up and make them touch her chest

-Slowly insert the thermometer just about an inch into her rectum (anus)

- Firmly hold her buttocks with your palm so that the thermometer stays in its place

- You can support her legs with your elbow and hold her buttocks with the same hand

- With the other hand you can hold the thermometer

- Make sure that you do not lose your grip and patiently wait until the thermometer beeps

- Gently remove the thermometer as soon as you hear a beep sound

- Note down the temperature in a paper

- Clean the thermometer with little soap and warm water before putting it back

Note: 

If you insert something in your child's anus there are chances of her doing potty and hence do not worry if she does potty.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

- Make sure that you clean the thermometer before and after measuring the baby's temperature

- Avoid using the thermometer in other places like the armpit or under the tongue to measure temperature

- Do not insert the thermometer too deep into your child's anus