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A thermometer measures body temperature. The common sites for measuring body temperature are the oral cavity, axillary region, temporal artery, and skin surface, such as the forehead, abdomen, and axilla. True core body temperature is assessed in the rectum, tympanic membrane, pulmonary artery, esophagus, and urinary bladder.
Oral: When assessing oral temperature, the thermometer tip should be placed under the tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket. It offers accurate readings and can be...
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Body temperature can be assessed using various devices and measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Glass-bulb Thermometer:
Glass-bulb thermometers are hollow glass tubes with a bulb tip containing liquid such as ethanol or mercury. Historically, glass bulb mercury thermometers were the standard device to measure body temperature. Today, mercury thermometers are prohibited in many countries due to the hazardous effects of mercury and the risk of exposure if the glass bulb breaks. In general,...
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Here is a stepwise guide to assessing the body temperature at the temporal artery using a temporal artery thermometer
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don a fresh pair of gloves to prevent cross-infection and ensure patient safety.
Step 2: Explain the procedure to the patient to establish trust. Clear communication establishes trust with the patient, ensures they understand what to expect, promotes cooperation, and enhances comfort during the procedure.  
Step 3: Assess the patient's...
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Body Temperature01:25

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The body's temperature, measured in degrees, is determined by the balance between heat production and dissipation to the surrounding environment. For instance, if exercising vigorously, the body will produce more heat, causing sweat and dissipating that heat. Despite extreme environmental conditions and physical exertion, the human temperature-control system maintains a constant core body temperature (the temperature of deep tissues, which are the tissues located beneath the skin and other...
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Assessing Body Temperature - Rectal01:27

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Rectal temperature measurement is considered the most precise method for assessing core body temperature and typically registers higher than oral temperature. For adults, the rectal thermometer should be inserted 1 to 1.5 inches into the rectum to obtain the most accurate reading.
Follow these steps for rectal temperature assessment:
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves to prevent cross-infection.
Step 2: Position the patient in a side-lying position to better visualize the rectal...
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Assessing Body Temperature - Tympanic membrane01:14

Assessing Body Temperature - Tympanic membrane

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Assessing tympanic membrane temperature involves using a tympanic membrane thermometer (TMT). Here is a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Begin by practicing good hand hygiene to prevent the transmission of microorganisms.
Step 2: Turn on the thermometer and wait until the ready sign appears on the screen to ensure accurate measurement.
Step 3: Slide the probe cover in place to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 4: Instruct the patient to tilt their head to the side for comfort and check for cerumen...
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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Animal Behavior
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Thermoregulation is crucial for organismal responses to environmental conditions.
  • Understanding thermal preferences aids in assessing ecological and physiological responses to stressors.
  • Measuring thermoregulation is often challenging due to funding and confounding factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an effective, affordable, and easy-to-construct apparatus for measuring long-term animal thermal preferences.
  • To provide methods for non-invasive temperature measurement and control for confounding variables.
  • To validate the apparatus's capability in detecting individual variation in thermal preferences.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of an affordable (~$50 USD) apparatus for measuring thermal preferences.
  • Implementation of methods for non-invasive measurement of animal and substrate temperatures.
  • Validation using Southern toads and Cuban tree frogs over three weeks.

Main Results:

  • The apparatus successfully spanned temperatures from 9.29 to 33.94°C, with methods to extend the range.
  • The apparatus detected individual-level consistency and variation in preferred body temperatures.
  • The design is adaptable for various terrestrial, amphibious, and aquatic organisms.

Conclusions:

  • The developed apparatus offers a validated, cost-effective solution for studying animal thermoregulation.
  • Quantifying behavioral thermal preferences is vital for determining temperature tolerances and species' climate change resiliency.
  • This tool can advance research in ecological and physiological responses to environmental change.