How long do you keep the thermometer in place?

Well . . . I was told that 4 minutes was the magic number, so that's what I do --- BUT, there are times when I'm not ready to take it out after 4 minutes! 😃

5 minutes when using a glass thermometer and as long as necessary when using a digital thermometer.

I was teached to keep the thermometer in place for at least 3 minutes...

It's 3 minutes typically but there's no reason after pulling it out not take a look at the reading and then slip it in again for another minute or two to make sure it doesn't change. Actually maybe two or three times. Maybe even deeper too. (but before I get complaints I must make the obvious reminder never so deep there could be any risk of it going in all the way and being lost - enough said).

I keep it in for a minimum of 5 minutes.

Min 4 min

I would say 5 minutes. I used to retake it a lot of times.

Way longer then needed! LOL

john

Five minutes or a little more works for me.

As long as the nurse decides is necessary, of course 😃

At least 5 min

Four minutes but often longer.

Anywhere from three to five minutes. There are times that it feels so good I don't want to take it out. 😉

I like to experiment. One minute at a time and then an adjustment and reinsert is in order. Total time could be up to ten minutes at a time, but the thermometer is always moving (in and out). :-)

Glass mercury always warrants 5 minutes undisturbed. I've come across a lot of digital ones that emphasize the speed and not accuracy of ones temp. If using a digital you usually should leave it in place for another 5 minutes after the beep to get a true rectal reading. Except for CVS brands. They overcompensate by one degree to make up for the speed. Go figure.

Never less than 3 minutes 😃

At least three minutes, but it's sometimes tricky with the digital thermometers, since they obviously work on their own timing.

The mercury glass thermometer that goes back years in my family is marked "instanta rectal" and actually registers accurately within a couple of minutes, although I'll leave it in for 3-5 minutes to be sure. Of the two digitals, one that we use rectally, I'll get a beep in about 20 seconds.

I leave it in for 3-5 minutes to be sure.

3 to 5 minutes

As long as she is luv'n it I leave it in.

About 3-5 minutes.

5-6 minutes.

At least three to five minutes. Longer if I'm told to.

About 5 min

Five minutes at least

I'd say about three minutes or so.

Until it beeps. Or until I am done.

Five minutes at least

3-5 Mins- longer when prodded...Much longer.