title: Accuracy and precision of temporal artery thermometers in febrile patients.
abstract: The noninvasive temporal artery thermometer offers a way to measure temperature when oral assessment is contraindicated, uncomfortable, or difficult to obtain. In this study, the accuracy and precision of the temporal artery thermometer exceeded levels recommended by experts for use in acute care clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: The Cancer Center, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wolfson
authors.affiliation: The Cancer Center, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Patsy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Granstrom
authors.affiliation: The Cancer Center, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Bernie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pomarico
authors.affiliation: Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Cathryn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Reimanis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013699:Temporal Arteries; D013821:Thermometers; D055815:Young Adult