Clinical accuracy of a non-contact infrared skin thermometer in paediatric practice.

CG, Teran; J, Torrez-Llanos; TE, Teran-Miranda; C, Balderrama; NS, Shah; P, Villarroel

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01264.x

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Clinical accuracy of a non-contact infrared skin thermometer in paediatric practice.

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Authors:

Teran CG

Torrez-Llanos J

Teran-Miranda TE

Abstract

Background Rectal thermometry is considered the most reliable method for measuring the temperature in the paediatric population. Recently, a new non-contact skin infrared thermometer for children was introduced in the market with excellent acceptance by parents.Methods A prospective, analytical, cro...

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