Diagnostic Accuracy of Body Temperature Measurement in Geriatric Patients
Diagnostic Accuracy of Body Temperature Measurement in Geriatric Patients
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.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  >= 75 years

 -  given informed consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  patients who do not speak the German language

 -  patients with unstable cardiorespiratory status

 -  presence of contraindications to one of the temperature measurement methods