Reliability of Infrared Ear Thermometry in the Prediction of Rectal Temperature in Older Inpatients

To assess the capability of infrared ear thermometry accurately to predict rectal temperature in older patients. Infrared ear thermometry is now commonly used for predicting body temperature in older patients. However, ear thermometry has been insufficiently evaluated in geriatric patients. Prospect...

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Main Authors: Smitz, S., Van de Winckel, A., Smitz, M. F.
Format: Journal Article
Language:EN
Published: 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/5349