Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Temperature Measurement Sites01:14

Temperature Measurement Sites

4.3K
A thermometer measures body temperature. The common sites for measuring body temperature are the oral cavity, axillary region, temporal artery, and skin surface, such as the forehead, abdomen, and axilla. True core body temperature is assessed in the rectum, tympanic membrane, pulmonary artery, esophagus, and urinary bladder.
Oral: When assessing oral temperature, the thermometer tip should be placed under the tongue in the posterior sublingual pocket. It offers accurate readings and can be...
4.3K
Assessing Body Temperature - Temporal Artery01:19

Assessing Body Temperature - Temporal Artery

1.6K
Here is a stepwise guide to assessing the body temperature at the temporal artery using a temporal artery thermometer
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don a fresh pair of gloves to prevent cross-infection and ensure patient safety.
Step 2: Explain the procedure to the patient to establish trust. Clear communication establishes trust with the patient, ensures they understand what to expect, promotes cooperation, and enhances comfort during the procedure.  
Step 3: Assess the patient's...
1.6K
Equipments Used to Measure Body Temperature01:13

Equipments Used to Measure Body Temperature

2.1K
Body temperature can be assessed using various devices and measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Glass-bulb Thermometer:
Glass-bulb thermometers are hollow glass tubes with a bulb tip containing liquid such as ethanol or mercury. Historically, glass bulb mercury thermometers were the standard device to measure body temperature. Today, mercury thermometers are prohibited in many countries due to the hazardous effects of mercury and the risk of exposure if the glass bulb breaks. In general,...
2.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Safety and cost savings of non-theatre carpal tunnel release: observational analysis of administrative data for England.

The Journal of hand surgery, European volume·2026
Same author

Clinicopathological characteristics of digestive system angioleiomyomas: case report and literature review.

Journal of pathology and translational medicine·2025
Same author

DiffErential attainment and Factors AssoCiated with Training applications and Outcomes (DE FACTO) study: plastic surgery in the United Kingdom.

Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS·2025
Same author

DiffErential attainment and Factors AssoCiated with Training applications and Outcomes (DE FACTO) for general surgery applications in the UK: retrospective study.

BJS open·2025
Same author

DiffErential attainment and Factors AssoCiated with Training applications and Outcomes (DE FACTO) study: Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery in the UK.

Bone & joint open·2024
Same author

Differential attainment and factors associated with training applications and outcomes: Urology in the United Kingdom.

BJU international·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 4, 2026

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
09:14

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Published on: December 30, 2025

346

Temporal artery biopsy size does not matter.

Sarantos Kaptanis1, Joanne K Perera2, Constantine Halkias3

  • 1Croydon University Hospital, London, UK skaptanis@nhs.net.

Vascular
|December 19, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Biopsy length did not significantly impact temporal arteritis diagnosis. Positive temporal artery biopsies were not longer than negative ones, suggesting length alone doesn't guarantee accuracy in diagnosing this condition.

Keywords:
ACR criteriaGiant cell arteritissizetemporal artery biopsy

More Related Videos

Human Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Sampling Using a Mini-Liposuction Technique
08:59

Human Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Sampling Using a Mini-Liposuction Technique

Published on: September 27, 2021

3.4K
An Immunohistopathologic Study to Profile the Folate Receptor Beta Macrophage and Vascular Immune Microenvironment in Giant Cell Arteritis
06:35

An Immunohistopathologic Study to Profile the Folate Receptor Beta Macrophage and Vascular Immune Microenvironment in Giant Cell Arteritis

Published on: February 8, 2019

6.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
09:14

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Published on: December 30, 2025

346
Human Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Sampling Using a Mini-Liposuction Technique
08:59

Human Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Sampling Using a Mini-Liposuction Technique

Published on: September 27, 2021

3.4K
An Immunohistopathologic Study to Profile the Folate Receptor Beta Macrophage and Vascular Immune Microenvironment in Giant Cell Arteritis
06:35

An Immunohistopathologic Study to Profile the Folate Receptor Beta Macrophage and Vascular Immune Microenvironment in Giant Cell Arteritis

Published on: February 8, 2019

6.8K

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Pathology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Giant cell arteritis (GCA), also known as temporal arteritis, is a systemic vasculitis.
  • Diagnosis often relies on temporal artery biopsy (TAB).
  • Optimal TAB length for diagnostic accuracy remains debated, with suggestions for a minimum of 1 cm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if positive temporal artery biopsies are significantly longer than negative ones.
  • To evaluate the relationship between TAB length and diagnostic yield in suspected temporal arteritis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 151 temporal artery biopsies from 149 patients.
  • Comparison of mean biopsy sample length between positive and negative results.
  • Statistical analysis using a t-test to assess significance.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in mean biopsy length between positive (0.7 cm) and negative (0.65 cm) samples (p=0.43).
  • Positive biopsies accounted for 13.3% of cases, negative for 82.1%, and insufficient for 4.6%.
  • Most patients (62.3%) met American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria before biopsy.

Conclusions:

  • Biopsy length does not appear to be a critical factor for diagnostic accuracy in temporal arteritis.
  • Treatment decisions for suspected temporal arteritis should not be solely based on biopsy length or results.
  • Clinical suspicion and patient symptoms should guide treatment initiation and continuation, irrespective of biopsy findings.