title: Measuring temperature.
abstract: The mouth, axilla, rectum and tympanic membrane are commonly used sites for temperature measurement, although readings may vary at different sites. Despite viable alternatives, glass-mercury thermometers remain in common use.
authors.affiliation: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D001831:Body Temperature; D005334:Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D013821:Thermometers