I'm a paediatric intensive care (PICU) nurse. I live in beautiful New Zealand, and spend way too much time messing around with computers.
+ more bio informationAn axillary or armpit temperature is a safe and easy alternative to oral, rectal or tympanic (ear) measurements, some of which can be daunting to parents and caregivers. Any electronic thermometer can be used which has a pediatric axillary mode (or can be set to wait longer than one minute) will be fine. The older mercury th... More..
Rich Churcher
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