Publication
The accuracy of a new infrared ear thermometer in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Journal Paper/Review - Dec 1, 2005
Bock Matthias, Hohlfeld Uta, von Engeln Kristine, Meier Peter A, Motsch Johann, Tasman Abel-Jan
Units
PubMed
Citation
Bock M, Hohlfeld U, von Engeln K, Meier P, Motsch J, Tasman A. The accuracy of a new infrared ear thermometer in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Can J Anaesth 2005; 52:1083-7.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Can J Anaesth 2005; 52
Publication Date
Dec 1, 2005
Issn Print
0832-610X
Pages
1083-7
Brief description/objective
To evaluate the equivalency of the prototype of a new infrared ear thermometer (IRT 4000) in comparison to the temperature measurements of a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) and a continual contact probe on the tympanic membrane.