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  • Title: Accuracy of different devices to measure temperature.
    Author: Frommelt T, Ott C, Hays V.
    Journal: Medsurg Nurs; 2008 Jun; 17(3):171-4, 176, 182. PubMed ID: 18686421.
    Abstract:
    Although erroneous temperature measurement can lead to unneeded patient treatment, nursing staff typically use devices interchangeably without knowledge of any difference in results. A study comparing different methods of temperature measurement in postoperative patients is described.
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