Temperature

The measurement of body temperature can help detect illness and effectiveness of a treatment. Different methods are used for measuring temperature such as oral, anus (rectum/rectal), vagina, or in the ear (otic) and under the arm. Underarm temperature measurement method is simulated in this activity.

 

Simulation Type

Range, Using Graphics

Gender Specific

No, common graphics for both gender

Range

20-120°Celsius

Procedure

     Current temperature of the virtual patient is displayed on loading the activity

     The user can click on the toggle button to view the temperature in degree Celsius/ Fahrenheit (by default, it’s displayed in degree celsius).