Abstract
The researchers of this study aimed to determine if the heated gases passing from mechanical ventilators through endotracheal tubes had a significant impact on oral temperature measurements as compared to the studied unit's standard of axillary measurements.
Sigma Membership
Gamma
Lead Author Affiliation
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Intubated Pediatric Patients, Axillary Temperature, Oral Temperature
Recommended Citation
Wood, Danielle, "Comparison of oral and axillary temperatures in intubated pediatric patients" (2019). INRC (Congress). 222.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/222
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Comparison of oral and axillary temperatures in intubated pediatric patients
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The researchers of this study aimed to determine if the heated gases passing from mechanical ventilators through endotracheal tubes had a significant impact on oral temperature measurements as compared to the studied unit's standard of axillary measurements.