Temperature in children | Pediatrics

This video describes various methods of measuring temperature in children. It also describes the normal and abnormal temperature in children.

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Mam so it means.. There will be a difference of 1°C between axillary and rectal temperature??

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Yes around 0.6-1°C difference

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Mam can you tell me what is the best method to assess temparature in neonates

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If asked in viva or mcq-
Best method is to measure rectal temperature
But practically in all patients, it's not possible to measure rectal temperature so axillary temperature is also accurate

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@@learningpediatrics5347 mam in MCQ government nursing exam they asked this question