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Continuous wireless temperature monitoring using TempTraq® in children
Sue Liu1, Ramesh M Nataraja1,2,3, Alison Medhurst4
1Department of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Pediatric Research
|November 13, 2025
Summary
TempTraq® patches offer accurate, non-invasive wireless temperature monitoring in children, comparable to tympanic thermometers. This continuous monitoring improves early detection of fever and patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Continuous wireless thermometers offer an alternative to invasive methods.
- TempTraq® patches provide non-invasive, axillary continuous body temperature monitoring.
- Limited studies exist on the efficacy of such devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the accuracy and tolerability of TempTraq® patches in pediatric patients.
- To compare TempTraq® axillary readings with tympanic thermometer readings.
- To assess patient and guardian satisfaction with TempTraq® use.
Main Methods:
- A method-comparison study was conducted over one year.
- TempTraq® patches were compared to tympanic thermometer readings in hospital inpatients aged 1-17 years.
- Data collected included temperature readings and satisfaction surveys.
Main Results:
- 810 paired readings showed significant agreement between TempTraq® and tympanic thermometers (mean difference -0.39°C).
- TempTraq® identified febrile events 95 minutes earlier than intermittent monitoring.
- High satisfaction ratings were reported by participants and guardians.
Conclusions:
- TempTraq® patch readings are comparable to tympanic measurements in pediatric patients.
- Continuous wireless monitoring may enhance clinical response times and reduce nursing workload.
- TempTraq® patches are acceptable to pediatric patients and guardians, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing costs.
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