In addition to higher precision, SBTI offers added benefits of instantaneous acquisition of the temperature map of the entire hand, allowing quick comparisons of the uninjured and injured fingers. SBTI measurements consistently yielded higher temperature readings in the side-to-side difference as well as individual measurements. This suggested that both devices are not interchangeable for absolute temperature comparisons but are interchangeable in monitoring the changes in temperatures. This study suggests the potential for SBTI devices to be used in the clinical settings and may be of special benefit in telemedicine.
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