From: Detection of fever in children emergency care: comparisons of tactile and rectal temperatures in Nigerian children
Assessors
More sensitive side of the hand
Palmar surface
Dorsal Surface
n
%
House physicians (n = 112)
24
21.4
88
78.6
Nursing officers (n = 112)
31
27.7
81
72.3
Caregivers (n = 112)
22
19.6
90
80.4
All assessors (n = 336)
77
22.9
259
87.1