The thermometer is a mercury -non digital thermometer. And i m sharing it with friends
2006-11-23 22:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by gurrlll 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
All of you need to put it under your arm..take your temp and add a degree....
and wash it with soap and Cold water in between use..
also it might be good if you kept it in a cup of alcohol while not in use.
Keep washing your hands.
2006-11-23 22:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quick answer; get another thermometer, even digitals are very inexpensive these days, or use thermometer covers or as another poster said clean with an alcohol swab. Let dry completely before using.
2006-11-24 08:37:29 · answer #2 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, thermometers can be used per axilla(armpit), orallly, rectally.
The rectal ones have shorter rounded ends, use them with lube.
They should be first wiped with an alcohol soaked cotton ball from the tip to the part that your holding, then wiped dry using another cotton ball (in the same direction).After using clean it from the opposite direction, and again wipe dry.
Axilla: read after 5-7 minutes
Orally: 3-5 min
Rectal :1-3 min
2006-11-24 06:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by globiaeon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wipe it off with an alcohol swab before each use. you guys are sharing whatever each other has
2006-11-24 06:56:35 · answer #4 · answered by princessnannon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmnn.. how bout sterilize it? hehee... =P j/k dont share ur personal things with someone, just like you dont share toothbrush, comb and cotton buds with others... its Unhygienic.
2006-11-24 06:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by swemme18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋