Where is fever best measured?

 

Anyone who has already carried out their own fever knife test in the family of two- and four-legged friends know from experience that there are very specific likes and dislikes. On the other hand, accuracy is important for the fever thermometer – especially in the case of a high fever.

 

You ask yourself: Which is the best part of the body to measure fever with a fever thermometer? Here is an overview of the different measuring locations with their advantages and disadvantages:

 

How well does the thermometer measure in the mouth?

 

Advantages

 

 

Disadvantages

 

  • especially children can often not position the thermometer well
  • positioned too far forward in the mouth, the temperature is too low
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of the fever thermometer in the armpit?

 

Advantages

 

  • Not unpleasant

 

Disadvantages

 

  • Very inaccurate value
  • What are the advantages and against rectal measurement with the fever thermometer?

 

Advantages

 

  • The most reliable measurement
  • Very important for high fever
  • In this way, the fever thermometer is also used in dogs and many other pets

 

Disadvantages

 

  • Is unpleasant for many
  • Hygienic handling is important
  • some cream is required as a lubricant

 

What you should know about the measurement with the fever thermometer in the ear

 

Advantages

 

  • Is very fast
  • Is well tolerated

 

Disadvantages

 

  • Correct positioning determines the reliability of the measurement
  • Consumables (covers) required on an ongoing basis
  • Higher price

 

What if the fever thermometer measures the forehead?

 

Advantages

 

  • Very pleasant – especially for contactless measurements
  • Like the clappers
  • Hygienic
  • Versatile (also for the measurement of food temperatures)

 

Disadvantages

 

  • Reliability depends on the environment and correct handling
  • With a very high fever, possible deviations are too risky

 

Conclusion: It often makes sense to have several fever thermometers in the house. In any case, a safe contact thermometer is recommended for babies who quickly get a high fever – preferably a fever thermometer with a flexible tip. If it is not about a very high fever and also the temperature of drinks and food should be checked, a contactless thermometer is very practical. A separate animal fever thermometer for the dog is a matter of course. There are also fever meters specially made for dogs (animals) – but these are hardly found in tests.

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