Validation of Electronic Rectal Thermometry

Authors

Mark G. Goetting
Karen Stratton

Abstract

Electronic rectal thermometry is performed routinely in most medical centers. While electronic thermometry has been validated at the oral site, rectal measurement has not. We performed a controlled study on 84 children comparing mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometry at the rectal site. No significant difference occurred in temperatures between the two methods. We conclude that the electronic thermometer is a valid instrument to measure rectal temperature.

Recommended Citation

Goetting, Mark G. and Stratton, Karen (1988) "Validation of Electronic Rectal Thermometry," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 36 : No. 4 , 207-208.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol36/iss4/11