Evaluation of Two Methods of Temperature Measurement in Children: Mercury-in-glass Thermometer (MIGT) versus Non-Touch Infrared Thermometer (NTIT) | Chapter 04 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 8
Background: Obtaining an accurate temperature reading is a key step in evaluating health or sickness, particularly in youngsters, especially those with fever and immunocompromised individuals. Inaccurate temperature measurement might result in incorrect diagnosis, treatment, or action. Furthermore, some countries have expressed concern about the continued use of mercury-in-glass thermometers, citing concerns that their disposal after use could contaminate soil and water, eventually ending up in human food or drink. As a result, a gradual shift to other temperature measurement methods is recommended. There are several ways for measuring temperature, and comparing them allows for the selection of a method that is close to optimal in terms of speed, safety, and accuracy. In the Paediatric age range, this study attempted to compare the forehead non-touch infrared thermometer with the axillary mercury-in-glass technique of temperature assessment. This would aid in determining the ris...