What does temperature read mean?
Your temperature reading changes based on where on your body you measure it. Underarm readings can be a degree lower than what you’d find from your mouth. Rectal temperatures usually are up to a degree higher than mouth readings. A body temperature higher than your normal range is a fever.
What does a temperature measure?
kinetic energy
Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object. When temperature increases, the motion of these particles also increases.
What is the normal temp reading?
Normal body temperature is about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or 37 degrees Celsius (°C). Normal temperature often varies from 1° to 2°F (½° to 1°C). A normal temperature is usually lower in the morning and increases during the day. It reaches its high in the late afternoon or evening.
Which type of thermometer is the most accurate?
Digital thermometers
Digital thermometers are the most accurate way to take body temperature. There are many types, including oral, rectal, and forehead, plus many that are multifunctional.
Which is the best description of targeted temperature management?
Targeted temperature management ( TTM) previously known as therapeutic hypothermia or protective hypothermia is an active treatment that tries to achieve and maintain a specific body temperature in a person for a specific duration of time in an effort to improve health outcomes during recovery after a period of stopped blood flow to the brain.
Are there any side effects to targeted temperature management?
A number of studies have demonstrated that targeted temperature management via catheter is safe and effective. Adverse events associated with this invasive technique include bleeding, infection, vascular puncture, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
When to use Targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest?
Evidence supports its use following certain types of cardiac arrest in which an individual does not regain consciousness. Both 33 °C (91 °F) and 36 °C (97 °F) appear to result in similar outcomes. Targeted temperature management following traumatic brain injury is of unclear benefit.
What does a normal barometer pressure reading mean?
Rising or steady pressure means continued fair weather. Slowly falling pressure means fair weather. Rapidly falling pressure means cloudy and warmer conditions. A barometric reading in the range of 29.80 and 30.20 inHg can be considered normal, and normal pressure is associated with steady weather.