Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 130-134 , August 2008

Can a non-contact infrared thermometer be used interchangeably with other thermometers in an adult Emergency Department?

Received 17 December 2007 ,Revised 6 May 2008 ,Accepted 23 May 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.aenj.2008.05.003

Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 130-134 , August 2008

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