Tympanic thermometers support fast and accurate temperature monitoring in acute and alternative care.
Br J Nurs
; 30(5): 288-295, 2021 Mar 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1140806
ABSTRACT
This article explores body temperature and the physiological process of thermoregulation. Normal body temperature and body temperature changes are discussed, including comorbidities associated with body temperature and signs of hyperthermia and hypothermia, and the factors that affect intraoperative temperature regulation. The evidence base behind thermometry is discussed and is applied to contemporary clinical conditions and symptoms, including sepsis and suspected COVID-19. After discussing clinical considerations and regulations that encompass thermometry, three case studies present the use of the Genius 3 Tympanic Thermometer in clinical practice, with user feedback supporting its benefits, which include speed, accuracy and ease of use.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Thermometers
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Tympanic Membrane
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Body Temperature
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Traditional medicine
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Br J Nurs
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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