The Value of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer in Measuring Temperatures of Different Body Surfaces: A Clinical Diagnostic Study

Junnan Lin; Yanling Fu; Youpin Lin; Hengying Yang; Xijuan Zhang; Yuyun Zhan

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The Value of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer in Measuring Temperatures of Different Body Surfaces: A Clinical Diagnostic Study

Junnan Lin, Yanling Fu, Youpin Lin, Hengying Yang, Xijuan Zhang, Yuyun Zhan

Published in Journal of Health and Environmental Research (Volume 9, Issue 2)

Received: 13 March 2023 Accepted: 28 March 2023 Published: 11 April 2023

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the optimal cutoff value for fever based on temperature measurements of different body surfaces using a non-contact infrared thermometer. Methods: A total of 229 participants were conveniently sampled for this clinical diagnostic study. Oral temperature was measured using a mercury thermometer, while the temperatures of the forehead, neck, and wrists were measured using a non-contact infrared thermometer. The differences and linear relationships between the temperature measurements of different body surfaces and oral temperature were analyzed using statistical methods. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were constructed to determine the optimal cutoff values for fever on the forehead, neck, and wrists. Results: The optimal cutoff values for fever on the neck, forehead, and wrists were 37.1°C, 36.9°C, and 36.8°C, respectively, as measured by the non-contact infrared thermometer. Conclusion: The non-contact infrared thermometer is a reliable tool for measuring body surface temperatures. The optimal cutoff values for fever using a non-contact infrared thermometer are 37.1°C for the neck, 36.9°C for the forehead, and 36.8°C for the wrists.

Published in	Journal of Health and Environmental Research (Volume 9, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.jher.20230902.11
Page(s)	43-50
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Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer, Body Surface Temperature, Optimal Cutoff Value

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Junnan Lin, Yanling Fu, Youpin Lin, Hengying Yang, Xijuan Zhang, et al. The Value of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer in Measuring Temperatures of Different Body Surfaces: A Clinical Diagnostic Study. J Health Environ Res. 2023;9(2):43-50. doi: 10.11648/j.jher.20230902.11

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Junnan Lin

Nursing Department, Chaoshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Chaozhou, China
Yanling Fu

Nursing Department, Chaoshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Chaozhou, China
Youpin Lin

Cardiovascular-Neurological Department, Chaoshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Chaozhou, China
Hengying Yang

Orthopedic Department, Chaoshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Chaozhou, China
Xijuan Zhang

Department of Neurosurgery, Chaoshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Chaozhou, China
Yuyun Zhan

Nursing Department, Chaoshan Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Chaozhou, China

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  abstract = {Objectives: This study aimed to determine the optimal cutoff value for fever based on temperature measurements of different body surfaces using a non-contact infrared thermometer. Methods: A total of 229 participants were conveniently sampled for this clinical diagnostic study. Oral temperature was measured using a mercury thermometer, while the temperatures of the forehead, neck, and wrists were measured using a non-contact infrared thermometer. The differences and linear relationships between the temperature measurements of different body surfaces and oral temperature were analyzed using statistical methods. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were constructed to determine the optimal cutoff values for fever on the forehead, neck, and wrists. Results: The optimal cutoff values for fever on the neck, forehead, and wrists were 37.1°C, 36.9°C, and 36.8°C, respectively, as measured by the non-contact infrared thermometer. Conclusion: The non-contact infrared thermometer is a reliable tool for measuring body surface temperatures. The optimal cutoff values for fever using a non-contact infrared thermometer are 37.1°C for the neck, 36.9°C for the forehead, and 36.8°C for the wrists.},
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AU  - Youpin Lin
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