Non-contact infrared versus axillary and tympanic thermometers in children attending primary care: a mixed-methods study of accuracy and acceptability
<p><strong>Background</strong> Guidelines recommend measuring temperature in children presenting with fever using electronic axillary or tympanic thermometers. Non-contact thermometry offers advantages, yet has not been tested against recommended methods in primary care.</p>...
Main Authors: | Hayward, G, Verbakel, JY, Ismail, FA, Edwards, G, Wang, K, Fleming, S, Holtman, GA, Glogowska, M, Morris, E, Curtis, K, van den Bruel, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Royal College of General Practitioners
2020
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