How dependable is palpation as a screening method for fever? Can touch substitute for thermometer readings?

Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1974 Apr;13(4):350-1. doi: 10.1177/000992287401300416.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
  • Body Temperature
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fever / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Palpation*
  • Thermometers*
  • Virus Diseases / diagnosis