Diagnostic Accuracy of Body Temperature Measurement in Geriatric Patients

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Retrospective analysis of a quality measurement project examining the quality of vital parameter measurement in consecutive patients >= 75 years presenting to the emergency department.

Primary goal of the study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of body temperature measurement using different methods to diagnose infection in patients >= 75 years presenting to the emergency department. The secondary goal is to compare the reliability of tympanal and temporal artery thermometry with rectal temperature measurement.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Retrospective

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01639430
Study type	Observational
Source	Klinikum Nürnberg
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	May 2012
Completion date	June 2012

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