Carlos G. TeránJ. Torrez‐LlanosT. E. Teran‐MirandaCynthia Rojas BalderramaNimish ShahP. Villarroel2026-03-222026-03-22201110.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01264.xhttps://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01264.xhttps://andeanlibrary.org/handle/123456789/43440Citaciones: 93The non-contact infrared thermometer is a reliable, comfortable and accurate option for measurement of temperature and is very useful for the screening of fever in the paediatric population. More studies are recommended to support the evidence found in this study and compare its accuracy with more complex devices.enThermometerInfrared thermometerRectal temperatureTemporal arteryMedicineSkin temperatureSignificant differenceInfraredClinical PracticeSurgeryarticle