Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 12 MAS 282 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Axillary Temperature
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The idea
An axillary temperature is taken in the armpit and is a minimally invasive method often used with children.
In practice
The covered probe goes high in the armpit on bare skin, with the arm then lowered to hold it in place.
Where people slip
Axillary readings can be as much as one degree Celsius lower than oral.
Your place on the trail
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