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: Received: 25 May 2023 / Approved: 29 May 2023 / Online: 29 May 2023 (06:54:08 CEST)
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: Received: 19 July 2023 / Approved: 20 July 2023 / Online: 20 July 2023 (10:48:40 CEST)
Beyer, O.; Lueck, A.; Brundage, C. Comparison of Axillary Versus Rectal Temperature Timing in Canine and Feline Patients. Vet. Sci.2023, 10, 475.
Beyer, O.; Lueck, A.; Brundage, C. Comparison of Axillary Versus Rectal Temperature Timing in Canine and Feline Patients. Vet. Sci. 2023, 10, 475.
Beyer, O.; Lueck, A.; Brundage, C. Comparison of Axillary Versus Rectal Temperature Timing in Canine and Feline Patients. Vet. Sci.2023, 10, 475.
Beyer, O.; Lueck, A.; Brundage, C. Comparison of Axillary Versus Rectal Temperature Timing in Canine and Feline Patients. Vet. Sci. 2023, 10, 475.
Abstract
Research on alternatives to rectal thermometry in canine and feline patients has focused on equipment and measurement location but not procedure duration. In a cross-over designed clinical scenario, we evaluated the time prior to and after (Pre-TempT and Post-TempT) rectal and axillary thermometry in canine (n = 114) and feline (n = 72) patients. Equipment duration was controlled for to determine a presumptive total time (TTime) associated with each thermometry method. Pre-TempT and TTime was significantly shorter in axillary thermometry trials for both canine and feline pets (P < 0.001). There was no difference in Post-TempT between thermometry methods in canine patients (P = 0.887) however, the Post-TempT was longer in felines after axillary thermometry (P = 0.004). Reductions in Pre-TempT and TTime were not significant in Scottish Fold breed cats and within the feline rectal trials, the TTime of domestic-long hair breeds was significantly longer than domestic-short hair breeds (P = 0.019). No other tested parameter played a significant role in these results. Axillary thermometry was faster than rectal thermometry in both canine and felines pets due primarily to the time associated with animal approach and restraint (Pre-TempT). These results have implications when optimizing clinic workflow, appointment durations and patient handling time.
Biology and Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology
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