2006-08-25 04:53:18 · 11 answers · asked by ~Mrs.C 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
todays day 2 with tylenol i took him to the er yesterday they put him on a iv because he was not drinking at all. gave him some medacation there to bring his fever down and they said he got a cold and gave me tylenol which i already had. and that temp was wrong i got a new one yesterday and he was at 103
2006-08-26 03:18:15 · update #1
I can tell you this, my normal temperature is 97.6. It really depends on the person.
I just found this:
http://hypertextbook.com/facts/LenaWong.shtml
It says normal for 2 year old 99.0
And make sure he didn't eat or drink anything 1/2 hour before taking his temperature (if my mouth) as this can mess up the reading.
2006-08-25 04:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sherry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you take the temp from and how you take the temp. If you are using a normal thermometer and doing this under the arm add 1 degree..
2006-08-25 05:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Tricia P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal is basically 98.6, the same as for adults. Are you using a dependable thermometer, and which way are you taking his temp? If it's a mercury thermometer, are you holding it in place long enough? If he really feels hot, you're probably not getting an accurate reading.
2006-08-25 05:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by taraytarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that you are taking it right. You may have to take it rectally. My kids feel hot alot and don't have a fever. What was he doing about 30 minutes prior to you taking his temp?
2006-08-25 04:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by tab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you taking his temp under his arm or rectally or orally,,, different places will give you a different result.. also if you are using an electronic thermometer, the batteries could be bad,,,normal rectal is 99 to 100, under the arm, normal is 97 to 98 and oral is 98.6 to 99.1 you also may be feeling him with cold hands,,, if you arent sure, TAKE HIM TO THE DOCTOR...
2006-08-25 05:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by nanacakes06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
97.6 is a normal axillary (underarm) temperature
98.6 is a normal oral temperature
99.6 is a normal rectal temperature or also a normal temperature in the ear
2006-08-25 04:59:22 · answer #6 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition of Fever
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•Rectal temperature above 100.4°F (38.0°C).
•Oral temperature above 99.5°F (37.5°C).
•Axillary (armpit) temperature above 99.0°F (37.2°C).
•Pacifier temperature above 100°F (37.8°C). New digital electronic ones are accurate.
•Ear (tympanic) temperature above 100.4°F (if in rectal mode) or above 99.5°F (if in oral mode). (Note: Not reliable for less than 6 months old.)
•Temporal artery (TA) temperature above 100.4 F (38.0 C) (Note: more reliable than tympanic thermometers, but not to be used for children under 6 months old)
2006-08-25 07:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by Tam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah they always do that. at least you gave him the right medication and was worried about the baby. how is he doing now? i will tell you the best thing to do is keep changing them batteries.
2006-08-26 16:11:26 · answer #8 · answered by Kitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
98.5 is normal, are you taking it in the armpit/mouth/rectal
If its armpit/axillary you should add 1 degree
2006-08-25 04:59:13 · answer #9 · answered by intqs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH YOU THERMOMETER, GET A NEW ONE OR TRY TO TAKE IN RECTALLY AND SEE
2006-08-25 04:56:58 · answer #10 · answered by CHer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋