Inaccurate body temperature measurements impact clinical decision-making and patient
safety. Nurses in our large free-standing children's hospital and clinics questioned the …

The literature is inconclusive on the accuracy of various thermometer devices used in
clinical practice. We conducted a meta-analysis on the accuracy of temperatures from six …

Clinical benefits of 3M Tempa•DOT thermometer in paediatric settings Page 1 PRODUCT
FOCUS Temperature taking is a crucial compo- nent of patient assessment. Given the potential …

Background It is necessary to evaluate the accuracy of peripheral thermometer in outpatient
and emergency temperature measurement of children by diagnostic meta-analysis, to …

Background As a result of the recent international vigilance regarding disease assessment,
accurate measurement of body temperature has become increasingly important. Yet, trusted …

INTRODUCTION: Thermofocus®(Tecnimed, Italy) is a non-contact thermometer licensed for
use in babies and adults. Accuracy of this instrument in adults is uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To …

Background Measuring temperature is an essential part of nursing care. It has been widely
accepted as an indication of a patients' clinical condition. Often this enables early …

In the last two decades, there has been a significant change in the technology of clinical
thermometry. Mercury-in-glass thermometers have been replaced with electronic devices …

Training is essential to ensure the effectiveness of most temperature measurement devices.
There are a number of factors that need to be considered when choosing a temperature …

Background: Body temperature is commonly used to screen patients for infectious diseases,
establish diagnoses, monitor therapy, and guide management decisions. Purpose: To …