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New blackbody standard for the evaluation and calibration of tympanic ear thermometers at the NPL, United Kingdom

McEvoy et al., 2004

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5759393397078296357
Author
McEvoy H
Simpson R
Machin G
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Thermosense XXVI

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The use of infrared tympanic thermometers for monitoring patient health is widespread. However, studies into the performance of these thermometers have questioned their accuracy and repeatability. To give users confidence in these devices, and to provide …
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