Temperature measurement in pediatrics: a comparison of the rectal method versus the temporal artery method |
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Authors: | Bahorski Jessica Repasky Terri Ranner Donna Fields Ally Jackson Michelle Moultry Lucy Pierce Karen Sandell Mary |
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Affiliation: | Pediatrics Department, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc., Tallahassee, FL, USA. |
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Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a difference between temperature readings obtained using two different electronic temperature devices: one measuring temporal artery temperature (TAT) and one measuring rectal temperature (RT). A comparative single-group design was used with each participant acting as his or her control. The sample consisted of 47 pediatric patients between 3 and 36 months of age. Data analysis revealed no statistically significant differences between TAT and RT; however, concerns related to statistical significance versus clinical significance are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Pediatrics Rectal temperature Temporal artery temperature |
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