مقايسه سنجش حرارت بدن با سه روش تب سنج جيوه اي، تيمپانيك و پوستي: انتخاب مناسب كدام است؟

Comparison of three methods of body temperature measurement by, glass-mercury thermometry, tympanic and cutaneous: which one is an appropriate tool?

Introduction: Introduction: The aim of the present study was to compare the body temperature measurement by three methods, glass mercury thermometry, tympanic and cutaneous. Material and Methods: 274 pediatric patients participated in the study. Body temperature was measured by three methods, glass mercury thermometry, tympanic and cutaneous by three individuals separately. The results were compared with each other. Results: 274 children aged 1 month to 12 years were studied. The mean temperatures by glass-mercury thermometry, tympanic and cutaneous were 36.9, 36.5, and 37.1 ± 0.8. There was a significant correlation between two methods (P<0.05). Conclusion: According to easy and rapid measurement, tympanic thermometer can be used in pediatric emergency situations. Also, cutaneous LCD thermometer can be used by parents at home. Keywords: Thermometer, Tympanic, Children, Cutaneous