• Chinese Med J Peking · Jul 1999

    Use of infrared emission detection thermometer in Chinese neonates.

    • D K Ng, Y S Liu, and J C Ho.
    • Department of Pediatrics, Kwong Wah Hospital, 25 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
    • Chinese Med J Peking. 1999 Jul 1; 112 (7): 665667665-7.

    ObjectiveTo evaluate the reproducibility of Thermoscan, an infrared emission detection ear thermometer, and to establish the normal reference range of ear temperature in Chinese neonates.MethodsNeonates were recruited from the inpatients population with exclusion of those suffering from infections.ResultsForty-nine neonates were recruited with 1,115 temperature taking sessions. Mean left ear temperature was 36.64 degrees C +/- 0.35 degree C. Mean right ear temperature was 36.64 degrees C +/- 0.37 degree C. Clinical repeatability for left and right ear was 0.17 degree C and 0.17 degree C, respectively.ConclusionThermoscan produced reproducible results in Chinese neonates. The normal range of ear temperature for Chinese neonates is 35 degrees C to 37 degrees C. Ear temperature > 37.8 degrees C should be regarded as fever.

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