Ensure the forehead is clean and dry.
Temporal measurement is used to measure temperature in individuals of all ages.
Release the button and read the temperature displayed.
Move the thermometer across the forehead to the temple.
Press the button and slide the thermometer across the forehead to the temple.
Because sweating can affect the reading
Because it's easily to access.
Because temporal artery runs laterally across forehead and down the side of neck.
To note the reading
To obtain an accurate reading