Measurement of non-invasive rectal and ear temperature in inpatients ≥ 18 years old: A cross-sectional comparative study.

Introduction: Body temperature measurement is a fundamental requirement for clinical decisions in nursing care, medical diagnosis, and treatment. Therefore, it is pivotal that body temperature measurements are accurate and precise.

Aims: To test the diagnostic accuracy of an ear temperature screening procedure among adult hospitalized patients.

Mobilisation of epistaxis patients--a prospective, randomised study documenting a safe patient care regime.

Objective: The project aimed at determining whether patients admitted to hospital for the treatment of epistaxis can be mobilised instead of the conventional regime of bed rest without increasing the risks of new bleeding episodes.

Background: A survey of nursing regimes for epistaxis patients has shown that patients were prescribed bed rest in 11 of 16 hospital departments. This prescription has been based on the assumption that bed rest reduces the risk of renewed bleeding.