Research Article: Comparison of Aural and Rectal Temperature in Dogs Presenting to an Emergency Room
Introduction:
Evaluation of body temperature is an integral component of the physical exam. Currently, rectal temperature (RT) measurement is the gold standard in conscious veterinary patients. RT in these animals correlates well with the core body temperature as measured via more invasive techniques (ie, esophageal temperature and pulmonary arterial temperature). However, rectal thermometry has several disadvantages, including contribution to patient stress, potential for patient injury, and prolonged time for measurement…
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