Diagnostic test accuracy of new generation tympanic thermometry in children under different cutoffs: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The infrared tympanic thermometer (IRTT) is a popular method for temperature screening in children, but it has been debated for the low accuracy and reproducibility compared with other measurements. This study was aimed to identify and quantify studies reporting the diagnostic ac...
Main Authors: | Dan Shi, Li-Yuan Zhang, Hai-Xia Li |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02097-7 |
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