Accuracy of different devices to measure temperature. Medsurg Nurs 2008 Jun;17(3):171-4, 176, 182
Date
08/09/2008Pubmed ID
18686421Scopus ID
2-s2.0-53249094285 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 20 CitationsAbstract
Although erroneous temperature measurement can lead to unneeded patient treatment, nursing staff typically use devices interchangeably without knowledge of any difference in results. A study comparing different methods of temperature measurement in postoperative patients is described.
Author List
Frommelt T, Ott C, Hays VMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Disposable Equipment
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Reference Standards
Reproducibility of Results
Thermography
Thermometers
