Assessment of the accuracy and reliability of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurements at the hospital: a laboratory study
Nikorn Shinsuphan,
Aphinan Phanthi,
Theera Leeudomwong
et al.
Abstract:This study aims to assess the accuracy and reliability of two different types of thermometers: contact thermometers and non-contact thermometers at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. The comparison method was carried out in a hospital laboratory setting and followed a specific calibration procedure. The mean readings, errors, and measurement uncertainties were reported and categorized according to the manufacturer's labeling models. The maximum permissible errors (MPE) were defined by international standards … Show more
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