Measurement of body temperature in postsurgical children: Comparisons of infrared nonskin contact digital thermometer, skin contact digital thermometer, and mercury in glass thermometer

Context: Postoperative fever is known to occur after all surgical procedures irrespective of the type of anesthesia. Thermometry devices that work without touching or disturbing the child seem to be appreciated more than the conventional skin contact thermometers. However, whether this technology is...

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Main Authors: Mitul Jasani, Alpa Jasani, Anirudh Shah, Amar Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
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Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2021;volume=26;issue=5;spage=324;epage=326;aulast=Jasani