The use of thermometer protective sheets provides reliable measurement of rectal temperature: a prospective study in 500 dogs

Jolivet, Florence; Pic, M.; Rishniw, Mark; Concordet, Didier; Dossin, Olivier

doi:10.1111/jsap.13119

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“…During the design of the study, we considered that a difference in temperature measurement of ±0.50°C would be the maximal acceptable limit for clinical significance. This is consistent with previous studies in which the limits of agreement of body temperature was set at ±0.50°C in dogs (Byrne & Lim 2007, Greer et al 2007, Sousa et al 2011, Lamb & McBrearty 2013, Goic et al 2014, Hall & Carter 2017, Jolivet et al 2020. Similarly, studies in humans, comparing temperature measurements methods accepted ±0.50°C as limit of agreement (Niven et al 2015, Mogensen et al 2018, Huang et al 2020).…”

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Comparison of axillary and inguinal temperature with rectal temperature in dogs at a veterinary teaching hospital

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Omontese²

2023

J of Small Animal Practice

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The objective of the study was to determine the agreement between rectal, axillary and inguinal temperatures and to estimate the accuracy of these measurements in detecting hyperthermia and hypothermia in dogs presented at a veterinary teaching hospital in the tropical Guinea Savannah zone.Materials and MethOds: Prospectively, body temperature was measured in 610 dogs, using digital thermometry in the axillary, inguinal and rectal regions. results: Overall, axillary and inguinal temperatures significantly underestimated rectal temperature, with a mean difference of −0.39 ± 0.02°C (95% confidence interval: −0.43 to −0.35; limit of agreement: −1.27 to 0.49) and − 0.34 ± 0.02°C (95% confidence interval, −0.37 to −0.30; limit of agreement: −1.15 to 0.47), respectively. The limits of agreement of axillary and inguinal temperatures were wide and above the pre-determined maximal acceptable difference of ±0.50°C recommended for clinical significance of rectal temperature in dogs. Bland-Altman plots showed that the confidence intervals of the mean differences of axillary and inguinal temperatures did not include the value zero, thereby indicating that the tested methods lack agreement with rectal temperature. Sensitivity and specificity for the detection of hyperthermia with axillary temperature were 72.1% and 30.5%, respectively. In contrast, sensitivity and specificity for the detection of hyperthermia with inguinal temperature were 77.9% and 26.2%, respectively. The magnitude of disagreement between axillary, inguinal and rectal temperatures was affected by age, breed and sex being slightly lower in mature, non-native breed and female dogs. clinical significance: Axillary and inguinal temperature measurements in dogs significantly underestimated rectal temperature measurements by −0.39 ± 0.02°C and −0.34 ± 0.02°C, respectively. The results indicate that axillary and inguinal temperatures should not be used as a replacement for rectal temperature due to the wide limits of agreement. In addition, axillary and inguinal temperatures may not be suitable in detecting hyperthermia because the sensitivity were lower than the required set-point of 90.0% for clinical identification of hyperthermia.

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“…2014, Hall & Carter 2017, Jolivet et al . 2020). Similarly, studies in humans, comparing temperature measurements methods accepted ±0.50°C as limit of agreement (Niven et al .…”

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Comparison of axillary and inguinal temperature with rectal temperature in dogs at a veterinary teaching hospital

Zakari

Omontese²

2023

J of Small Animal Practice

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“…Thermometer covers and appropriate lubrication should therefore be used to reduce the risk of infection transmission between patients (see Figure 1), and have been shown to have no impact on the accuracy of thermometer results (Jolivet et al, 2020).…”

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Keeping your cool monitoring body temperature

Hall

2021

Veterinary Nursing Journal

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Measuring body temperature is a key part of a thorough clinical examination. Deviations from the normal range can be life-threatening and require immediate action. Despite temperature measurement being one of the most commonly measured clinical parametersthe T in TPRthere is little robust, evidence-based veterinary literature available to support the normal temperature range for many companion animals. There is also limited information on normal temperature ranges for different anatomical sites. This review will outline the options available for monitoring body temperature, the limitations of the thermometers available and the need for more research into this "hot topic".

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Brucella canis discospondylitis in 33 dogs

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et al. 2022

Front. Vet. Sci.

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ObjectiveTo describe the clinical and imaging findings of 33 dogs with Brucella canis discospondylitis (BDS).Animals33 client owned dogs from four veterinary specialty hospitals within Colorado and Arizona with at least one positive B. canis test and spinal diagnostic imaging.ProceduresRetrospective review of signalment, physical and neurological examination findings, laboratory results, B. canis serology, and diagnostic imaging of 33 dogs with BDS. All imaging was reviewed by a board-certified veterinary neurologist. Radiographs were reviewed by a board-certified veterinary radiologist blinded to MRI and CT findings.Results31/33 (94%) dogs were <5 years old (median = 2.5 years, mean = 2.9 years, range 0.5–10 years). 21/29 (72%) dogs had signs of nonspecific pain, spinal pain, or lameness for >3 months (median = 6 months, mean = 8.2 months, range 5 days−4 years). Fever was seen in only 4/28 (14%) dogs. Multifocal lesions were evident on radiographs in 21/29 (72%) dogs and MRI in 12/18 (67%) dogs. Smooth, round, central end-plate lysis, defined as “hole punch” lesions, were identified radiographically in 25/29 (86%) dogs. Vertebral physitis or spondylitis without discitis was evident on MRI in 7/18 (39%) dogs.Clinical relevanceDogs with BDS typically present at a young age with a long duration of clinical signs. Identification of radiographic “hole punch” lesions and MRI evidence of vertebral physitis, spondylitis, and paravertebral inflammation without discitis should increase suspicion for BDS. BDS may be increasing in frequency in the southwestern United States, and dogs with signs of chronic spinal pain and/or lameness should be screened for B. canis.

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The use of thermometer protective sheets provides reliable measurement of rectal temperature: a prospective study in 500 dogs

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Comparison of axillary and inguinal temperature with rectal temperature in dogs at a veterinary teaching hospital

Comparison of axillary and inguinal temperature with rectal temperature in dogs at a veterinary teaching hospital

Keeping your cool monitoring body temperature

Brucella canis discospondylitis in 33 dogs

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