Clinical Thermometers

Clinical thermometers are made to measure the temperature of the human body .

The normal temperature of the human body is 37°C. When a person gets fever or hypothermia , their temperature moves beyond the normal range ( 35°C - 37°C ).

Clinical thermometers can be used to measure temperatures between 35°C - 42°C.

Precautions while using a clinical thermometer .

We need to observe several precautions while using a clinical thermometer .

1. The thermometer should be washed before and after use by an antiseptic solution . 
2. Mercury level should be below 35° before use.
3. Read the thermometer keeping the level of mercury along the line of sight .
4. Don't hold the thermometer by the bulb while reading it.
5. Handle with care . If it hits against some hard object, it can break.

Digital Thermometer

• Mercury is a toxic substance , that is, it is harmful to humans.
• Digital thermometers do not use mercury, which makes it safer for manufacture and use.