Quatrara Beth, Coffman Julie, Jenkins Tricia, Mann Kristi, McGough Kathryn, Conaway Mark, Burns Suzanne
General Surgery and Digestive Health, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Medsurg Nurs. 2007 Apr;16(2):105-8, 100.
Researchers examined hot and cold beverage consumption, tachypnea, and bradypnea effects on oral electronic thermometer readings. Results indicate that waiting at least 30 minutes after drinking yields a more accurate reading. Outcomes also suggest that bradypnea may create false temperature elevations.
