Rectal temperatures | Offer of rectal or oral? 2/2

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First post

I was in the hospital c. 1969 for a fairly minor issue (one that never would warrant in-patient treatment today). First thing a nurse or aid came into my room asking how I wanted my temperature taken. Alas, I requested oral, & that was how it was done. Ironically if she had just told me to flip over I would have, because I expected to have things put up my butt in the hospital. That was how things were done then. Later when I had difficultly sleeping, I was administered what I think were likely chloral hydrate (or possibly Seconal) suppositories.

Fontana

I was never given the choice growing up. The doctor's office used rectal through 18 years old. I once asked sheepishly at 16 if I could get the thermometer that went in my mouth. The nurse just smiled and said, I'm afraid we have to take it the other way. That was the last time I asked.

Firegirl911

I never had a choice at the pediatrician office or at home till 8. Then I tried oral and seemed to gag. So mom went back to rectal. Now they have so many fast new gadgets.

LineReader

As a youngster, I remember a time when I was home ill. My Mother came into my room to take my temperature. She asked if this time I wanted it in my mouth or in my backside (we had both oral & rectal) I said "in my backside" Have had it taken that way many times over many years. No regrets.

Steven D

I was never given a choice growing up it was always taken rectally. That how my mom and doctor did it.

biman2

I have always had it done orally