The temperature measurement of infusion fluid by infrared thermometer is useful for safety in infusion therapy

BACKGROUND: The measurement of infusion fluid temperature is important for patients' thermoregulatory management. However, we usually estimate the temperature by touching and feeling the surface of the infusion bag. Accordingly, there is increasing demand for more quantitative method to measure infusion fluid temperature. METHODS: In the operating room we evaluated the accuracy and precision of the infrared thermometer (Genius) for the measurement of infusion fluid temperature compared with the thermistor. RESULTS: The fluid temperature measured by Genius is accurate with sufficient precision compared with that measured by thermistor. CONCLUSIONS: The temperature measurement of infusion fluid by infrared thermometer is clinically helpful and useful for patients' safety.