Axillary temperature in relation to oral temperature in a group of children in Sri Lanka.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
;
1981 Jan-Mar; 25(1): 26-32
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-108168
ABSTRACT
The relationship between the oral temperature (OT) and the axillary temperature (AT) is not clearly established. The measurement of the OT could be an unhygienic procedure. Therefore, a study was done to determine the nature of relationship between OT and AT and whether AT could be used in place of OT. The OT and AT were measured in a group of children with OT's ranging from 97 degrees F (36 degrees C) to 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C). The average difference of OT minus AT was statistically determined to be 0.3 degrees F (0.15 degrees C) throughout the range of temperatures tested. The correlation (r) between OT and AT was 0.99 (p less than 0.001). The AT is recommended as a reliable measure to be used in routine assessment of body temperature.
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Assunto principal:
Sri Lanka
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Axila
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Termômetros
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Temperatura Corporal
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Feminino
/
Humanos
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Masculino
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Boca
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
Ano de publicação:
1981
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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