Evaluation of temporal artery thermometry in children 3-36 months old

Janet K. Holzhauer; Vicky Reith; Kathleen J. Sawin; Kenneth Yen

doi:10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00204.x

Evaluation of temporal artery thermometry in children 3-36 months old

Janet K. Holzhauer, Vicky Reith, Kathleen J. Sawin, Kenneth Yen

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PURPOSE. This study aims to determine whether temporal artery (TA) thermometer readings are accurate and better tolerated than rectal readings in young children. DESIGN AND METHODS. Paired rectal and TA temperature readings and Face Legs Activity Cry and Consolability (FLACC) scores were obtained. RESULTS. TA thermometry failed to detect rectal fever (38°C or greater) in approximately 20% of paired temperature readings. FLACC scores were significantly lower after TA readings than after rectal readings. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. This study questions TA readings as an accurate substitute for rectal thermometry.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	239-244
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing
Volume	14
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00204.x
State	Published - Oct 2009

Keywords

FLACC Scale
Nursing assessment
Nursing care
Pediatric
Rectal temperature
Temporal artery temperature

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Pediatrics

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