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Axillary temperature

Evidence for axillary temperature

1. Non-invasive and convenient: Easy to perform and non-invasive, making it suitable for use in infants, young children, and patients who may not tolerate other methods.
2. Safe: There is no risk of mucosal injury or infection.
3. Widely used in clinical settings: Particularly when quick, non-critical readings are needed.

Evidence against axillary temperature:

1. Less accurate: Axillary temperatures can be less reliable than rectal or oral. They tend to underestimate core body temperature.
2. Longer measurement time: As compared to tympanic or oral measurements.
3. Greater variability: Axillary temperature can be affected by ambient temperature, sweating, or improper positioning of the thermometer.