Accuracy of different devices to measure temperature
Frommelt, T.; Ott, C.; Hays, V.
Medsurg Nursing Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses 17(3): 171-174; 176, 182
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1092-0811 PMID: 18686421 Document Number: 618811
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.
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