The thermometer can not be thrown down may be thrown in the wrong way, you need to grasp the correct way to throw the thermometer; may also be the thermometer problems, this time you need to replace the thermometer.
1. Master the correct method: dump thermometer, should hold the hand on the other side of the thermometer mercury head, the use of the arm to drive the wrist force, rapid force, will be dumped to 36 degrees Celsius below the thermometer. You can’t hold your hand in the middle of the thermometer, and you can’t shake it too slowly or with too little force, which may cause the thermometer to not shake down.
2. Replace the thermometer: If the thermometer has quality problems, the use of alcohol wipe can not make the mercury column down to normal, you should replace the thermometer in a timely manner, the use of qualified thermometers produced by regular manufacturers for measurement.
It should be noted that the thermometer should not be broken when it is thrown. If the thermometer is broken, you should not touch the mercury inside the thermometer directly with your hands, which may lead to mercury poisoning. You should wear a mask and gloves, and use standardized methods to collect the mercury in a sealed container. If the mercury is accidentally inhaled, seek medical attention.