Innovation Is Hot: Use of a Skin Patch Device to Obtain Temperature Measurements
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Aris Eliades, PhD; Neil L. McNinch, MS; Samantha J. Formica, BSN -- Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, USA; Kathryn H. Stoner, MSN, Quality, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, USA
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Abstract
Numerous devices are available to measure body temperature. An innovative, thin, disposable, flexible, battery-powered temperature skin patch that continuously measures and transmits skin temperature to a smart device was found feasible to use with no risks identified related to wearing the device or transmitting the temperature readings.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-25T15:34:53Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Keywords | Innovation; Research; Thermometry |
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| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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