How to use a thermometer?

Thermometers are common tools in our lives. Many of our friends have them at home. You can measure your temperature when you feel unwell. As for the use of thermometers, different thermometers have different usage methods. The most common ones are mercury thermometers and electronic thermometers.

How to use a mercury thermometer:

1. If the mercury thermometer is not used alone, wipe it with alcohol cotton (alcohol-free cotton can be cleaned with cold water) and then dry it before measuring.

2. Shake the mercury in the traditional mercury thermometer to below 35 degrees.

3. Place the mercury thermometer under the armpit and clamp it tightly. Note that the mercury should be in the middle of the armpit.

4. Keep your arms clamped tight and do not loosen them or move around.

5. After measuring, take out the mercury thermometer to check the result and then clean it.

How to use a digital thermometer

The electronic thermometer can measure ear temperature and forehead temperature. The switch between ear temperature and forehead temperature measurement can be automatically switched by removing or covering the head cover. How to use an electronic thermometer to measure ear temperature - remove the head cover, press the scan button to start, insert the measuring probe into the ear canal, press the scan button once, and when you hear a "whoosh" sound, the measurement is complete. How to use an electronic thermometer to measure forehead temperature - put on the head cover, press the scan button to start, place the measuring probe flat on one temple, press and hold the scan button, and move it along the forehead to the other temple. After hearing a "beep" sound, the measurement is completed.