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.

Authors

Danielle Wood

Author Details

Danielle Wood, BSN, RN, CCRN, C-NPT - Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA

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

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.