Evaluation of an infrared thermal detection system for fever recognition during the H1N1 influenza pandemic

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011 May;32(5):504-6. doi: 10.1086/659404.

Abstract

Infrared thermal detection systems (ITDSs) have been utilized in several countries to screen for fever in travelers. Since fever screening with an ITDS is rapid and noninvasive, this technology may be useful as an infection control measure in clinical settings during a pandemic.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Fever / diagnosis*
  • Fever / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infection Control / instrumentation
  • Infection Control / methods*
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype*
  • Influenza, Human / complications
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology
  • Infrared Rays*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pandemics
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prospective Studies
  • ROC Curve
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Skin Temperature
  • Thermography*
  • Young Adult