296 343 First Aid & Safety First Aid true Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:42:38 -0800 /system/videos/2/96/02/296.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, first, aid, safety, sick, temperature, thermometer, ear, kids, children, young, child, infrared, fever How To Take Your Temperature By Ear http://www.howcast.com/videos/296-How-To-Take-Your-Temperature-By-Ear http://www.howcast.com/videos/296-How-To-Take-Your-Temperature-By-Ear/edit approved 124 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=296"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=296" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 3 Darlene212 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/FirstAid.How_to_Take_Your_Temperature_By_Ear_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1386 false false false 5172 0 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/25.jpg Read thermometer's instructions Read the thermometer’s instructions and note any special characteristics.

]]> 5173 1 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/30.jpg Check ear for wax Look in the ear that you’re planning to check—if there is too much wax in it, it won’t be able to get a good reading, and you’ll need to try the other ear or use an oral thermometer instead.

]]> 5174 2 41 Tip If you suspect a fever is caused by an ear infection, do not attempt to use an ear thermometer.

]]> 5175 3 47 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/47.jpg Wipe tip of probe Wipe the tip of the probe with a clean cloth or paper towel, and slip on a disposable probe cover.

]]> 5176 4 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/55.jpg Pull ear up and back Pull the ear up and back to help position the probe.

]]> 5177 5 60 Tip For babies under 12 months, pull the earlobe down and back to help position the probe.

]]> 5178 6 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/67.jpg Insert thermometer Insert the thermometer, gently wiggling it into the ear canal. Be careful not to force it or push it in too far.

]]> 5179 7 75 Tip Most ear thermometers can be used in the armpit, but it’s usually harder to get an accurate reading.

]]> 5180 8 83 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/83.jpg Turn thermometer on Press the button to turn the thermometer on.

]]> 5181 9 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/87.jpg Remove thermometer Remove the thermometer when you hear the beep, which should be within a few seconds.

]]> 5182 10 93 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/93.jpg Read thermometer Read the thermometer. The average normal ear temperature is 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit—if the reading is less than 95 degrees Fahrenheit or more than 103, seek medical assistance.

]]> 5183 11 107 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/296/107.jpg Throw away probe cover Remove the probe cover and throw it away.

]]> 5184 12 111 Fact The hypothalamus, a tiny cone-shaped structure at the base of the brain, is responsible for regulating the body’s temperature.

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