Current practice and knowledge of nurses regarding patient temperature measurement

Evans, Jeff; Kenkre, Joyce

doi:10.1080/03091900600711571

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“…To date, the area of nurses' knowledge in relation to hypothermia remains underinvestigated. In fact, we located only two studies—one in a perioperative environment and one in a general hospital setting—conducted between 2003 to 2008 15,16 …”

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“…In a quantitative, descriptive study conducted in 2006, Evans and Kenkre 16 examined the current practice of temperature management in a medium‐sized acute general hospital in South Wales, United Kingdom. Using a self‐administered survey tool, researchers collected baseline data on patterns of temperature measurement with respect to health care occupational group, frequency of temperature measurement, and equipment used.…”

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Nurses' Knowledge of Inadvertent Hypothermia

Hegarty

Walsh²,

Burton³

et al. 2009

AORN Journal

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Inadvertent hypothermia can have significant consequences in the perioperative setting. Knowing how to recognize and manage inadvertent hypothermia is an important aspect of perioperative nursing. A quantitative, descriptive study was conducted at an annual perioperative nursing conference to evaluate nurses' knowledge regarding the prevention of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia. Significant variations in responses regarding definitions of hypothermia and normothermia were noted. In addition, nurses identified a plethora of factors that prevent them from maintaining normothermia in their patients. These factors mandate a need for educational interventions and the adoption of practice guidelines in the clinical area.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nurses' Knowledge of Inadvertent Hypothermia

Hegarty

Walsh²,

Burton³

et al. 2009

AORN Journal

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“…Body core temperature should, in resting and thermoneutral conditions, be similar to that of younger adults. Lower temperatures may also point out to errors in instruments, the way temperature was measured by the staff, and anatomical properties of the ear canal, as is known from studies on infrared tympanic thermometry [37][38][39]. Tympanic temperature, however, can be measured objectively in contrast to GIP scores.…”

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Ambient bright light in dementia: Effects on behaviour and circadian rhythmicity

Hoof

Aarts

Rense³

et al. 2009

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“…In an attempt to compensate for this, manufacturers suggest a set methodology and training of those staff charged with using the thermometers; however, questions still exist concerning reliability of trained users [43]. Degree of adhesion to these requirements is not always ideal [44], and furthermore when the use of any device is extended into the general population any problems related to poor or non-standard technique can be exacerbated [45]. As an additional problem, the ear canal is not a simple gently curved tube, as mentioned earlier.…”

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The vagaries of ear temperature assessment

McCarthy

Heusch

2006

Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology

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There have been a growing number of reports suggesting that ear temperature measurement is unreliable and by implication so is the device. Examination of the measurement site, the tympanic membrane (eardrum) and the walls of the external auditory meatus (ear canal) reveals that at least some of the unreliability might derive from poor aiming of the infrared thermometer: the ear canal walls have a lower temperature than the eardrum. Additionally, anatomical properties of the ear canal may increase the difficulty of aiming the thermometer at the eardrum. Furthermore, the rich vascularization, innervation and variations in skin properties (thickness, oil secretion and hair) along the length of the ear canal affect the black body-like nature of the structure. It is concluded that such factors are more likely underlying reasons for the difficulties in reliably reproducing temperatures from this site. We conclude that concerns should extend beyond the reliability of the device and there should be greater study of the measurement site. The argument extends to all sites chosen for clinical assessment of the patient, as previous studies of the alternative temperature measurement sites are also unfortunately few and tend to be lacking in scientific rigour.

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Current practice and knowledge of nurses regarding patient temperature measurement

Cited by 11 publications

References 17 publications

Nurses' Knowledge of Inadvertent Hypothermia

Nurses' Knowledge of Inadvertent Hypothermia

Ambient bright light in dementia: Effects on behaviour and circadian rhythmicity

The vagaries of ear temperature assessment

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