Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
There is essentially no risk. There is a rare risk of bowel perforation if the rectal thermometer is not carefully inserted.
Special considerations
Images
Temperature measurement
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Temperature measurement Prevention
Review Date: 05/13/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
