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Subject: Re: Small Town Doctor Author: Keith [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2009, 02:06: pm In reply to: Kelly 's message, "Small Town Doctor" on Monday, August 03, 2009, 04:26: pm Who cares what technology is used to take a kid's temperatures? Electronic thermometers are very speedy and accurate, and there is little chance of a mishap regardless of the competence of the patient. The glass thermometer produces the same results but takes about three minutes to register, which in combination with the material that constitutes it, must be held responsibly in a kid's mouth. There is no doubt that when using a glass thermometer there that some kids, especially in the age of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity, an oral temperature may not be the correct choice for taking a temperature with a glass thermometer. For whatever reason there is for insisting on using a glass thermometer, the preferred alternative is to take it rectally because, as said before, nothing is required of the kid but to relax and remain passive. That being said, for those that have no preference on what technology is used, the electronic thermometer would be the best choice for the reasons stated earlier. The vast majority of caretakers would prefer to used electronic thermometers while a few with traditional tendencies favor glass thermometers seem to be very handy using taking a glass rectal thermometer to take a kid's temperature. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Small Town Doctor Author: Thomas R [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2009, 03:39: pm -when I was a young child-rt were the norm-and in the small community where I live at now-rt is still performed on younger children-until the age of 18--the newer technology is not trusted-and the glass thermometer's are still plentiful here-the doctor and nurse's knowledge is not questioned-thus we are respecting the countless year's of their medical experience-the rt procedure is a harmless one-and it does not make the male to become a homosexual-that is a complete fallacy-rt is the most accurate method to measure a body core temp-this has been stated in numerous medical journal's-just lay down on your stomach and relax-accept the rt and let the dr and nurse's do their job's-the dr and nurse's are trying to help get you better. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Small Town Doctor Author: Stan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 03:36: am What country are you from Thomas R. At least in the U.S. that is ridiculous. And nurses don't care about helping people, they only care about their paychecks and the "power" they feel by dominating their helpless patients. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Small Town Doctor Author: Thomas R to Stan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Friday, September 25, 2009, 08:26: pm I am from the USA, Mr. Stan, and your comment saying ridiculous to my comment, is bad judgement. If you are a doctor/nurse hater, then I am curious as to where you get your physical's performed? Maybe some backlot where it's a quick cash payment, then you take the crook's word that your health is good? Again, bad judgement on your part, but it's your life. And the part about "nurses don't care about helping people, they only care about their paychecks and the "power" they feel by dominating their helpless patients" is a useless tone to rant. Maybe you just haven't found the right doctor for the procedure's you need. There are many to choose from. Doctor's and lawyer's practically rule the yellow page's of the phonebook)-I have been going to a great doctor for many year's. I have outstanding health and a flawless background of any bad visit's. So good luck on your search, and happy health to you from a small town resident. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Small Town Doctor Author: Dr. Jay [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:30: pm Never ever, even in the 50's and 60's, did any physician require rectal temps on "children" up to age 18! Generally by age 6 an oral reading was deemed appropriate. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]