Non-invasive core temperature measurements in the emergency department: Where is the data?

Fever remains one of the most common patient complaints in the Emergency Department (ED), accounting for 15% of visits in the elderly and 5% in adult population [1]. Promptly identifying febrile patients in the ED can have a significant impact in medical management by allowing a diagnostic workup, starting early-goal-directed therapy, and ultimately favoring a positive outcome [2]. Temperature measurement in an ED patient should be done through a method that accurately and reliably correlates with core temperature (Tcore) [1,3].
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research