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Review
. 1993 Sep;18(9):1451-60.
doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18091451.x.

Core temperature measurement in adults: a literature review

P Fulbrook  1
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Review

Core temperature measurement in adults: a literature review

P Fulbrook. J Adv Nurs. 1993 Sep.

Abstract

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the literature related to the clinical assessment of core body temperature in adults. It does not attempt to address temperature measurement in children. It considers temperature-taking instruments used in current practice, and predominantly investigates the use of the three main sites of rectum, mouth and axilla.

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