Fluctuation in Thermometer Readings

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ken - 25 Feb 2005 02:38 GMT

Can somebody please explain...
I use a digital oral thermometer.. First temp 98.0 second temp 3 minutes
later 98.4, third temp 3 minutes later 98.6
thanks,
Ken

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Bill - 25 Feb 2005 04:10 GMT

> Can somebody please explain...
> I use a digital oral thermometer.. First temp 98.0 second temp 3 minutes
> later 98.4, third temp 3 minutes later 98.6
> thanks,
> Ken

Could be the probe warming up. I've noticed on my digital thermometer it rises
exponentially - quickly at first then longer intervals between .1 degree
rises.

Bill

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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 25 Feb 2005 04:23 GMT

> Can somebody please explain...
> I use a digital oral thermometer.. First temp 98.0 second temp 3 minutes
> later 98.4, third temp 3 minutes later 98.6
> thanks,
> Ken

I would guess you have a faulty digital thermometer.

At His service,

Andrew

--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist

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