Background Several continuous wireless thermometers have been developed as an alternative to invasive continuous thermometers, with limited studies performed. TempTraq® patches are non-invasive thermometers applied to the axilla that continuously monitor body temperature and transmit readings wirelessly. We aimed to evaluate the accuracy and tolerability of TempTraq® patches in children. Methods We conducted a method-comparison study over one year comparing TempTraq® to tympanic thermometer readings in hospital inpatients aged 1 to 17 years. TempTraq® patch readings, tympanic thermometer readings, and guardian and participant satisfaction were assessed. Results Of 100 enrolled participants, 74 were included for analysis as they had worn the patch for minimum 6 h. The 810 paired TempTraq® axillary and tympanic temperature readings showed significant agreement between the two methods with mean difference of −0.39 °C (1.07, 95% limits of agreement −2.49 °C to 1.71 °C). TempTraq® identified febrile events on average 95 minutes earlier than intermittent temperature monitoring. TempTraq® had high satisfaction ratings. Conclusions TempTraq® patch readings are comparable to tympanic temperature readings and acceptable to paediatric patients and guardians. By continuously monitoring temperature, wireless thermometers may improve response times to clinical events and decrease nursing workload of obtaining manual measurements, resulting in cost savings and improvement in patient outcomes. Impact <UnorderedList Mark="Bullet"> <ItemContent> Thermometers currently used in routine clinical settings to measure patients’ temperature have significant drawbacks, including patient disturbance, poor accuracy and the need for dedicated time by the nursing team. </ItemContent> <ItemContent> Continuous wireless monitoring does not require regular measurements by the nursing team and could prompt faster clinical response to sudden changes in temperature. </ItemContent> <ItemContent> This study with a large paediatric population addressed the performance of TempTraq patch® wireless continuous thermometers compared to tympanic thermometers in paediatric patients. </ItemContent> <ItemContent> TempTraq® patch readings are comparable to tympanic temperature readings, removing the need for manual measurements, and received positive feedback from patients and guardians </ItemContent> </UnorderedList>

Continuous wireless temperature monitoring using TempTraq® in children

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2025年11月13日

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Sue Liu,
Ramesh M. Nataraja,
Alison Medhurst,
Maurizio Pacilli

摘要

Background

Several continuous wireless thermometers have been developed as an alternative to invasive continuous thermometers, with limited studies performed. TempTraq® patches are non-invasive thermometers applied to the axilla that continuously monitor body temperature and transmit readings wirelessly. We aimed to evaluate the accuracy and tolerability of TempTraq® patches in children.

Methods

We conducted a method-comparison study over one year comparing TempTraq® to tympanic thermometer readings in hospital inpatients aged 1 to 17 years. TempTraq® patch readings, tympanic thermometer readings, and guardian and participant satisfaction were assessed.

Results

Of 100 enrolled participants, 74 were included for analysis as they had worn the patch for minimum 6 h. The 810 paired TempTraq® axillary and tympanic temperature readings showed significant agreement between the two methods with mean difference of −0.39 °C (1.07, 95% limits of agreement −2.49 °C to 1.71 °C). TempTraq® identified febrile events on average 95 minutes earlier than intermittent temperature monitoring. TempTraq® had high satisfaction ratings.

Conclusions

TempTraq® patch readings are comparable to tympanic temperature readings and acceptable to paediatric patients and guardians. By continuously monitoring temperature, wireless thermometers may improve response times to clinical events and decrease nursing workload of obtaining manual measurements, resulting in cost savings and improvement in patient outcomes.

Impact

Thermometers currently used in routine clinical settings to measure patients’ temperature have significant drawbacks, including patient disturbance, poor accuracy and the need for dedicated time by the nursing team.

Continuous wireless monitoring does not require regular measurements by the nursing team and could prompt faster clinical response to sudden changes in temperature.

This study with a large paediatric population addressed the performance of TempTraq patch® wireless continuous thermometers compared to tympanic thermometers in paediatric patients.

TempTraq® patch readings are comparable to tympanic temperature readings, removing the need for manual measurements, and received positive feedback from patients and guardians