PharmaCare Clinical Thermometer | Murphys Pharmacy | Cork City

The PharmaCare Clinical Thermometer is a mercury free medical liquid in-glass thermometer that is used to measure a patient’s temperature through oral, axillary or rectal use. The metallic liquid is an alloy consisting of gallium, indium and tin. Measurement range of the PharmaCare Clinical thermometer is between 35.5°C and 42°C.

Uses:

The PharmaCare Clinical Thermometer is used to measure a patient’s temperature through oral, axillary or rectal use.

Application:

• Please read the instruction leaflet before use
• The liquid column of PharmaCare Clinical Thermometer should fall below the lowest numbered scale mark before use
• Always make sure the thermometer is cleaned thoroughly before and after use
• Choose the most suitable method of measurement

For oral measurement:

• Place the thermometer probe below the tongue
• Tell the patient to close their lips tightly
• Leave inserted in this position for 4 minutes

For rectal use:

• Apply some lubricator, if necessary, before inserting it in the anus (approx. 2cm)
• Leave inserted in this position for 4 minutes

For axillary use:

• Place the thermometer under the dry armpit and ensure that the elbow is pressed firmly against the patient’s side
• Leave inserted in this position for 4 minutes

Reading the Measurement:

After approximately 4 minutes, the thermometer will have reached body temperature, and this can be seen on the temperature scale of the thermometer. It may also be helpful to rotate the thermometer from side to side to see scale more clearly.

After measurement, the liquid must be returned to the bottom of the scale. Catch the tail part of the thermometer with the thumb and forefinger tightly and carefully and shake the thermometer 15 to 20 times with rapid wrist movements until the liquid goes down.