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Boymom 06:05 AM 06-06-2016
The other day when dcb had fever in the afternoon, she asked if I had taken it rectally. I was like um no! She said that the dr said it should be taken it rectally. I'm sorry, but that just doesn't sound fun to me LOL! Do any of you do this or just under the arm or forehead?
Blackcat31 06:09 AM 06-06-2016
Originally Posted by Boymom:
The other day when dcb had fever in the afternoon, she asked if I had taken it rectally. I was like um no! She said that the dr said it should be taken it rectally. I'm sorry, but that just doesn't sound fun to me LOL! Do any of you do this or just under the arm or forehead?
I have an expensive, reliable and accurate ear thermometer. The other day when dcb had fever in the afternoon, she asked if I had taken it rectally. I was like um no! She said that the dr said it should be taken it rectally. I'm sorry, but that just doesn't sound fun to me LOL! Do any of you do this or just under the arm or forehead?
If parents want temps rectally, they are welcome to come pick up and temp their kid any way they choose.
Rectal temps used to be the norm for little kids but now with modern technology its not necessary any longer.
LysesKids 06:19 AM 06-06-2016
Originally Posted by Boymom:
The other day when dcb had fever in the afternoon, she asked if I had taken it rectally. I was like um no! She said that the dr said it should be taken it rectally. I'm sorry, but that just doesn't sound fun to me LOL! Do any of you do this or just under the arm or forehead?
I'm with Blackcat on this... I have a very reliable ear thermometer; I do nothing but infants & have never taken a rectal temp in 16 yearsThe other day when dcb had fever in the afternoon, she asked if I had taken it rectally. I was like um no! She said that the dr said it should be taken it rectally. I'm sorry, but that just doesn't sound fun to me LOL! Do any of you do this or just under the arm or forehead?
Boymom 06:21 AM 06-06-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I have an expensive, reliable and accurate ear thermometer.
If parents want temps rectally, they are welcome to come pick up and temp their kid any way they choose.
Rectal temps used to be the norm for little kids but now with modern technology its not necessary any longer.
May I ask which ear thermometer you use? I would much rather do that than rectal any day ha! I feel like the under arm takes too long and the forehead one doesn't work that great.I have an expensive, reliable and accurate ear thermometer.
If parents want temps rectally, they are welcome to come pick up and temp their kid any way they choose.
Rectal temps used to be the norm for little kids but now with modern technology its not necessary any longer.
Blackcat31 06:45 AM 06-06-2016
Originally Posted by Boymom:
May I ask which ear thermometer you use? I would much rather do that than rectal any day ha! I feel like the under arm takes too long and the forehead one doesn't work that great.
I have a Braun Thermoscan Pro 4000May I ask which ear thermometer you use? I would much rather do that than rectal any day ha! I feel like the under arm takes too long and the forehead one doesn't work that great.
Like this:
http://www.amazon.com/04000-200-Welc...oscan+pro+4000
MunchkinWrangler 07:15 AM 06-06-2016
Ha! I was told to never rectally scan any child for the exact reason BC gave.
I see that as beyond my job...
I see that as beyond my job...
Second Home 07:27 AM 06-06-2016
I wouldn't do it either .
Mariahsaint 11:49 AM 06-06-2016
Erm no. Not going to happen. There are so many ways of gauging the child's temperature that are just as, if not more, accurate.
Other than the obvious reason of my not wanting to do it rectally, I'd also be scared of having an older child comment on it out of context. That's something I don't even want to get involved in, even if it is easy to explain away.
Of course, I'm just a paranoid little bird.
Other than the obvious reason of my not wanting to do it rectally, I'd also be scared of having an older child comment on it out of context. That's something I don't even want to get involved in, even if it is easy to explain away.
Of course, I'm just a paranoid little bird.
Unregistered 12:13 PM 06-06-2016
Sounds to me like a case of the parent expecting parental level care from the provider.
The doctor didn't say the provider should do rectal. Just that rectal is more accurate. The parent chose the doc, so if you (parent) know they expect rectal, then YOU (parent) go home and do rectal.
It's not the provider's job.
The doctor didn't say the provider should do rectal. Just that rectal is more accurate. The parent chose the doc, so if you (parent) know they expect rectal, then YOU (parent) go home and do rectal.
It's not the provider's job.
Thriftylady 12:59 PM 06-06-2016
Um no way. I didn't like doing it with my own kids, and didn't really do it that way. They sometimes did at the doctor's office, but not always. If they are sick enough that it needs to be that accurate, they need to see the doc anyway.
Ariana 01:10 PM 06-06-2016
No you can accidentally rupture a colon like that so I wouldn't do it. I just use the under the armpit method.
finsup 02:00 PM 06-06-2016
I guess I'm the odd one out lol. It never phased me, for an infant that is. Older kids...no, just no lol. I'm going to get an ear one too though. Just seems easier for the big kids and figure might as well use it for the babies too.
Renae82 09:30 AM 06-16-2016
For the children in care I don't feel that I need a super accurate temp. Under the arm or forehead is enough to tell me if the child should be sent home. They can do a more accurate temp at home.
Play Care 10:59 AM 06-16-2016
Originally Posted by Renae82:
For the children in care I don't feel that I need a super accurate temp. Under the arm or forehead is enough to tell me if the child should be sent home. They can do a more accurate temp at home.
This. I found when the kids had a fever it was usually pretty obvious and an under arm reading was close enough. If anything my issue is with false LOW readings.For the children in care I don't feel that I need a super accurate temp. Under the arm or forehead is enough to tell me if the child should be sent home. They can do a more accurate temp at home.
AmyKidsCo 11:36 AM 06-16-2016
Originally Posted by Renae82:
For the children in care I don't feel that I need a super accurate temp. Under the arm or forehead is enough to tell me if the child should be sent home. They can do a more accurate temp at home.
For the children in care I don't feel that I need a super accurate temp. Under the arm or forehead is enough to tell me if the child should be sent home. They can do a more accurate temp at home.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:37 AM 06-16-2016
Originally Posted by Mariahsaint:
Erm no. Not going to happen. There are so many ways of gauging the child's temperature that are just as, if not more, accurate.
Other than the obvious reason of my not wanting to do it rectally, I'd also be scared of having an older child comment on it out of context. That's something I don't even want to get involved in, even if it is easy to explain away.
Of course, I'm just a paranoid little bird.
Same! Erm no. Not going to happen. There are so many ways of gauging the child's temperature that are just as, if not more, accurate.
Other than the obvious reason of my not wanting to do it rectally, I'd also be scared of having an older child comment on it out of context. That's something I don't even want to get involved in, even if it is easy to explain away.
Of course, I'm just a paranoid little bird.
Annalee 11:54 AM 06-16-2016
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I have a Braun Thermoscan Pro 4000
Like this:
http://www.amazon.com/04000-200-Welc...oscan+pro+4000
One of my parents gave me a Braun thermometer for Teacher App Week years ago, but mine is white....don't think mine is as advanced as yours but I love itI have a Braun Thermoscan Pro 4000
Like this:
http://www.amazon.com/04000-200-Welc...oscan+pro+4000
