Abstract
Deep body temperatures of 70 term and 24 preterm newborn infants were measured at two sites: deep rectum (5 cm beyond the anus) and tympanic membrane. A significant correlation was found between deep rectal and tympanic membrane temperatures in both term and preterm infants. Mean deep rectal and tympanic membrane temperatures in term infants were 37.01°C and 36.83°C, respectively. Mean deep rectal and tympanic membrane temperatures in preterm infants were both 36.69°C.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-247 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Early Human Development |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- neonate
- temperature
- tympanic membrane
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology