Compare various methods of measuring body temprature

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Compare various methods of measuring body temprature

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Body temperature is a vital sign and it is important to measure it accurately. This article reviews and compares the various methods available to nurses.

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  • The physiological processes that regulate body temperature

    The clinical indications for measuring temperature

    A review of various methods of temperature measurement


Body temperature is one of the four main vital signs that must be monitored to ensure safe and effective care. Temperature measurement is recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence a part of the initial assessment in acute illness in adults (NICE, 2007) and by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network guidelines for post-operative management in adults (SIGN, 2004). Despite applying in all healthcare environments, wide variations exist on the methods and techniques used to measure body temperature.

It is essential to use the most appropriate technique to ensure that temperature is measured accurately. Inaccurate results may influence diagnosis and treatment, lead to a failure to identify patient deterioration and compromise patient safety.

This article explains the importance of temperature regulation and compares methods of its measurement.

5 Key Points
1. Body temperature is one of the four main vital signs that must be monitored in a patient
2. Wide variations in practice exist across the healthcare system for measuring body temperature
3. Body temperature should be measured and recorded regularly with precision, consistency and diligence
4. It is vital to measure temperature accurately as it has an impact on diagnosis and treatment
5. Inaccurate temperature measurement may compromise patient safety

Source: http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-pra ... mperature/
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Re: Compare various methods of measuring body temprature

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Your body temperature can be measured in many places on your body . The most common ones are the mouth, the ear, the armpit, and the rectum. Temperature can also be measured on your forehead. Thermometers show body temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C).
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