Comparison between temporal and rectal temperature measurement.

Publikation

Comparison between temporal and rectal temperature measurement.

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 20.10.2020

Nygaard Hanne, Maschmann Christian, Ekmann Anette

Zitation

Nygaard H, Maschmann C, Ekmann A. Comparison between temporal and rectal temperature measurement. Dan Med J 2020; 67

Art

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review (Englisch)

Zeitschrift

Dan Med J 2020; 67

Veröffentlichungsdatum

20.10.2020

eISSN (Online)

2245-1919

Kurzbeschreibung/Zielsetzung

Various digital thermometers for non-invasive use have been used increasingly in Danish hospitals, including the temporal artery thermometer (TAT). However, previous studies have concluded that the accuracy of the TAT is unsatisfying for paediatric, surgical, cancer and intensive care patients. The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of the TAT with that of a conventional rectal thermometer (REC) within acutely admitted medical patients at an emergency department.