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. 1999 Jul;112(7):665-7.

Use of infrared emission detection thermometer in Chinese neonates

D K Ng  1 , Y S Liu, J C Ho
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  • PMID: 11601266

Use of infrared emission detection thermometer in Chinese neonates

D K Ng et al. Chin Med J (Engl). 1999 Jul.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the reproducibility of Thermoscan, an infrared emission detection ear thermometer, and to establish the normal reference range of ear temperature in Chinese neonates.

Methods: Neonates were recruited from the inpatients population with exclusion of those suffering from infections.

Results: Forty-nine neonates were recruited with 1,115 temperature taking sessions. Mean left ear temperature was 36.64 degrees C +/- 0.35 degree C. Mean right ear temperature was 36.64 degrees C +/- 0.37 degree C. Clinical repeatability for left and right ear was 0.17 degree C and 0.17 degree C, respectively.

Conclusion: Thermoscan produced reproducible results in Chinese neonates. The normal range of ear temperature for Chinese neonates is 35 degrees C to 37 degrees C. Ear temperature > 37.8 degrees C should be regarded as fever.

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