Comparison of non-contact infrared forehead thermometer to standard temperature measurement in neonatal intensive care unit patients Yenidoǧan yoǧun bakim birimindeki hastalarda temassiz infrared alin termometresi ile standart termometrelerin karşilaş tirilmasi
Turk Pediatri Arsivi, cilt.45, sa.3, ss.257-263, 2010 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Doi Numarası: 10.4274/tpa.45.257
- Dergi Adı: Turk Pediatri Arsivi
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.257-263
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Body temperature, digital thermometer, mercury thermometer, newborn, non-contact infrared forehead thermometer
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: In this study, we aimed to compare non-contact infrared forehead thermometer measurement with the mercury thermometer and digital thermometer measurements in the neonatal period. Material and Method: A total of 179 newborns who were admitted to our hospital were enrolled, and simultaneous temperature measurements were performed via three devices. Mesaurements were made from forehead with non-contact infrared thermometer and from axillar region with digital thermometers and conventional thermometers. Thermoflash LX-26 (France-China) thermometer was used for non-contact infrared mesasurement, MC-203-E (Omron Health Care, Europe) thermometer for digital measurement and glass mercury thermometer for conventional axillary measurement. A total of 6273 measurements were performed, being 2091 measurement for each method. Results: The mean results of the non-contact infrared forehead thermometer, mercury thermometers and digital thermometer were found as 37.2±0.5 °C, 36.7±0.4 °C, and 36.6±0.4 °C respectively. The Bland-Altman plots differences suggest that 95% of the non-contact infrared forhead thermometer readings were within the limits of agreement, which is -0.37 and +1.54 °C range of mercury thermometer and -0.40 and +1.54 °C range of digital thermometer respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of the non-contact infrared thermometer were found as 81% and 50% respectively [95% CI (41.6-58.4)]. Conclusions: We conclude that the non-contact infrared thermometer can not be recommended for assessment of body temperature in newborns admitted to neonatal intensive care unit.