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Comparison between rectal and infrared skin temperature in the newborn
Abstract
The reliability of measurement of body temperature using a new infrared skin thermometer was evaluated in 107 newborns. The use of the device was associated with low operator-related variability and acceptable limits of agreement with the temperature measured with a rectal mercury thermometer. Use of the infrared skin thermometer is a comfortable and reliable way of measurement of body temperature in newborns.
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Funding: This study was not supported by any funds or other forms of personal institutional financing from company producing the thermometer.
Competing interests: None.