Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Jul 1999
Comparative StudyNeonatal axillary temperature measurements: a comparison of electronic thermometer predictive and monitor modes.
To determine whether predictive mode axillary temperature measurement is accurate in full-term newborns. ⋯ The use of predictive mode temperature measurement at the axillary site in full-term healthy newborns is supported by this study. Although mean placement time for monitor mode temperature stabilization was 3 minutes, almost half of the sample did not achieve a stabilized temperature within this time. Further study is recommended in this area.