Background
This study assessed the concordance
of the temperatures of the digital, liquid
crystal forehead and digital infrared
tympanic thermometers with the
mercury in glass thermometer.
Discussion
The digital thermometer provides the
best agreement with the mercury
in glass thermometer. The infrared
tympanic thermometer may be a
preferable option for the uncooperative
patient. The liquid crystal forehead
thermometer is best used at home.
Results
The digital thermometer gave the best
concordance (limits of agreement
0.48–0.59°C). The liquid crystal forehead
thermometer gave the least concordance
(limits of agreement -1.14–0.98°C). The
digital infrared tympanic was in between
(limits of agreement -0.88–0.85°C).
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