The Effect of Auricular Position on Measurement Values and Comfort in Measuring Body Temperature by Tympanic Method in Pediatric Patients

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - CERRAHPASA · Dec 8, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how positioning the ear affects body temperature measurements in children aged 3 to 17. Specifically, it looks at whether changing the position of the ear during temperature checks with an ear thermometer makes a difference in the readings, and how comfortable the children feel during the process. The goal is to find the best way to measure temperature accurately while also ensuring the child’s comfort.

To be eligible for this study, children need to be between 3 and 17 years old and receiving care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Clinic. Parents must also agree to participate in the study. However, children with certain medical conditions, such as being sedated, having ear problems, or receiving treatments that could affect temperature readings, will not be included. Participants can expect to help researchers understand the best practices for measuring temperature in young patients, which could lead to better care and comfort during their hospital stay.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Being between the ages of 3-17
• • 2. Receiving inpatient care/treatment in the Pediatric Intensive Care Clinic
• • 3. For the pediatric patient, the parents' willingness to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Being outside the age range of 3-17
• • 2. Patient's medical condition;
• • Being sedated or unconscious,
• • Being intubated or tracheostomized,
• • Have had a head injury,
• • Have an ear disease, have an trauma/surgery,
• • Have an ear discharge, ear infection,
• • Have sepsis.
• • 3. Implementation of interventions/treatments that will affect the measurement;
• • Application of treatment (drops) by ear,
• • Last antipyretic treatment taken before 4 hours,
• • Before and during body temperature measurement, interventions (hot and cold application, blood transfusion, hemodialysis and plasma exchange) that will affect the measurement