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Tympanic thermometry and minor ear surgery

A Tomkinson1, D G Roblin, S M Quine

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|May 1, 1996
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Infrared tympanic thermometry is a reliable method for measuring body temperature in children. This quick technique remains accurate for pediatric patients even after minor ear surgery, ensuring effective temperature monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Medical Instrumentation

Background:

  • Infrared tympanic thermometry offers a quick, easy, and minimally invasive method for body temperature measurement, making it suitable for pediatric use.
  • The widespread adoption of infrared tympanic thermometry raises questions about its reliability in patients who have undergone ear surgery, which could theoretically affect ear function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability of infrared tympanic thermometry in pediatric patients following myringotomy with or without grommet insertion.
  • To determine if minor ear surgery impacts the accuracy of tympanic temperature measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-two pediatric patients (mean age 5.3 years) undergoing myringotomy +/- grommet insertion were studied.
  • Tympanic temperatures were measured in both ears immediately before and 15 minutes after surgery in the recovery ward.

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  • Paired t-test was used to compare pre- and post-operative temperature measurements.

    • Main Results:

    • No statistically significant difference was observed between pre-operative and post-operative tympanic temperatures (mean difference: -0.1°C, p > 0.1).
    • The results indicate high consistency in temperature readings before and after the surgical procedure.

    Conclusions:

    • Infrared tympanic thermometry is a reliable tool for monitoring body temperature in pediatric patients on an ENT recovery ward post-minor ear surgery.
    • The findings support the continued use of this thermometry method in this specific patient population.