From the Guidelines
The most effective and proven wearable temperature devices for children are the Fever Scout, TempTraq, and Fridababy FeverFrida, which provide continuous monitoring and alerts for fever spikes, offering peace of mind and accurate temperature readings. These devices are particularly valuable for monitoring fevers in infants and young children who cannot communicate their symptoms effectively.
Key Features of Recommended Devices
- The Fever Scout is a soft, flexible patch that continuously monitors temperature and sends alerts to your smartphone when fever spikes occur 1.
- TempTraq is a single-use adhesive patch that works for 24 hours, providing continuous monitoring through a mobile app.
- The FeverFrida is a non-invasive axillary (armpit) thermometer that connects to smartphones and allows for overnight monitoring without disturbing sleep. When selecting a device, consider factors such as:
- Battery life
- Comfort
- Accuracy (medical-grade devices typically offer ±0.2°F accuracy)
- Water resistance
- App functionality Most of these devices work by using thermistor technology that measures small changes in electrical resistance as temperature changes, providing more consistent readings than traditional thermometers 1.
Considerations for Use
It is essential to follow guidelines for preventative care, such as using emollient on thermometers to reduce friction during axilla insertion and removal, and considering the use of an infrared thermometer if available 1.
Prioritizing Morbidity, Mortality, and Quality of Life
In the context of real-life clinical medicine, it is crucial to prioritize the use of wearable temperature devices that provide accurate and continuous monitoring, as this can significantly impact morbidity, mortality, and quality of life outcomes for children, especially those who are vulnerable to fever-related complications 1.
From the Research
Wearable Temperature Devices for Children
Some of the best and proven wearable temperature devices for children include:
- TempTraq, a continuous temperature monitoring patch, which has been shown to be feasible, safe, and tolerable in pediatric patients 2
- Smart wearable thermometers, such as TempTraq, which have been found to be highly correlated with tympanic temperatures and have a reliable level of sensitivity and specificity for fever detection in children 3
Key Features of Wearable Temperature Devices
Key features of wearable temperature devices for children include:
- Continuous temperature monitoring
- Ease of application and use
- High correlation with standard temperature measurement methods, such as tympanic temperatures
- Reliable sensitivity and specificity for fever detection
- Safety and tolerability in pediatric patients
Comparison with Other Temperature Measurement Methods
Wearable temperature devices, such as TempTraq, have been compared with other temperature measurement methods, including:
- Episodic monitoring, which has been shown to have limitations in detecting fever in pediatric patients 2
- Tympanic temperature measurements, which have been found to be highly correlated with wearable temperature devices, such as TempTraq 3
Treatment of Fever in Children
The treatment of fever in children often involves the use of antipyretic medications, such as:
- Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
- Ibuprofen
- Ketoprofen, which has been shown to be equivalent to standard antipyretic doses of paracetamol and ibuprofen in reducing fever in children 4
- Combined or alternating therapy with paracetamol and ibuprofen, which has been found to be more effective in reducing temperatures than monotherapy alone 5, 6