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Jacqueline A Mains1, Kim Coxall, Hilary Lloyd

  • 1City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 27, 2008
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Accurate temperature measurement is vital for illness assessment. This article details oral and tympanic temperature measurement procedures for adults and children, including normal temperature ranges.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Patient Monitoring

Background:

  • Temperature measurement is a fundamental clinical skill.
  • It serves as a key indicator for monitoring patient illness progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify normal temperature ranges.
  • To describe standardized procedures for oral and tympanic temperature measurement in diverse patient groups.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review to identify established temperature ranges.
  • Procedural description for oral temperature assessment.
  • Procedural description for tympanic (ear) temperature assessment.

Main Results:

  • Defined normal temperature ranges for adults and pediatric patients.

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  • Detailed step-by-step guides for accurate oral and tympanic temperature readings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Standardized temperature measurement techniques are crucial for effective patient assessment.
    • Understanding correct procedures ensures reliable data for clinical decision-making.