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Would you know if you perforated toddlers colon by taking rectal temp? is it hard to do? i took his temp yesterday. he said "ow" and cried.
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Risk is minimal: Use some lubrication to insert the thermometer.
Answered 3/11/2017
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Yes: Within hours the kid would be deathly ill as germs entered the area and an infection. It is exceedingly difficult to perforate the colon taking a temperature.I can't remember hearing or reading of a case ever in 3 decades. A little petroleum jelly on the thermometer helps it slide in easier.
Answered 6/4/2016
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