Comparison of Axillary and Tympanic Temperature Measurements in Children Diagnosed with Acute Otitis Media

Background. Acute otitis media [AOM] may affect the accuracy of tympanic temperature measurements. We aimed to compare tympanic temperature measurements in patients with AOM against control groups, as well as compare the tympanic temperatures with axillary thermometry. Methods. This is a prospective...

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Main Authors: Hatice Hilal Doğan, Rabia Gönül Sezer, Tarık Kırkgöz, Abdulkadir Bozaykut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1729218
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