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Measuring temperature

S L Edwards1

  • 1University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.

Professional Nurse (London, England)
|January 23, 1998
PubMed
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Glass-mercury thermometers are still widely used for temperature measurement, despite available alternatives. Readings can vary depending on the measurement site, including the mouth, axilla, rectum, and tympanic membrane.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Clinical Thermometry
  • Patient Monitoring

Background:

  • Common sites for temperature measurement include the mouth, axilla, rectum, and tympanic membrane.
  • Temperature readings can differ based on the measurement site selected.
  • Despite advancements, traditional glass-mercury thermometers persist in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the common sites used for body temperature measurement.
  • To highlight the variability in readings across different measurement sites.
  • To discuss the continued prevalence of glass-mercury thermometers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common clinical practices for temperature measurement.
  • Analysis of factors influencing temperature readings at various body sites.

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  • Assessment of the continued use of glass-mercury thermometers in healthcare settings.

    • Main Results:

    • The mouth, axilla, rectum, and tympanic membrane are frequently utilized for temperature assessment.
    • Significant variations in recorded temperatures exist between these different anatomical locations.
    • Glass-mercury thermometers remain a common choice despite the availability of alternative technologies.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding site-specific temperature variations is crucial for accurate patient assessment.
    • The persistence of glass-mercury thermometers warrants further investigation into reasons for continued use and potential implications.
    • Consideration of alternative, potentially more accurate, thermometry methods is recommended.