Comparison between temporal and rectal temperature measurement.

Publication

Comparison between temporal and rectal temperature measurement.

Journal Paper/Review - Oct 20, 2020

Nygaard Hanne, Maschmann Christian, Ekmann Anette

Citation

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

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Dan Med J 2020; 67

Publication Date

Oct 20, 2020

Issn Electronic

2245-1919

Brief description/objective

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.