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Why is there a need for us to shake the clinical thermometer prior to each use?

April 26, 2017clinical prior Shake thermometer

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Why is there a need for us to shake the clinical thermometer prior to each use?

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One should note that in many countries use of mercury based clinical thermometers is now discouraged (because mercury is toxic) and electronic thermometers are used in stead – these do not need shaking.