[SpotOn™ device for temperature monitoring]

Comite d´Evaluation et de Diffusion des Innovations Technologiques (CEDIT)
Record ID 32015001198
French
Authors' objectives: The CEDIT assessed the value of SpotOn ™ device for temperature monitoring, in order to inform the decision making process of its possible adoption and use at the Paris University Hospital (AP-HP). The temperature monitoring is essential for various clinical situations, especially when they occur in anesthesia and intensive care departments. Direct measurement of core temperature uses invasive techniques. Most of the time, the core temperature is evaluated from peripheral measures and thus depends on the thermometers' metrological performance and mostly on the anatomical location of the measurement.
Authors' recommendations: Given the available data: • The CEDIT does not currently recommend purchasing the SpotOn device for the continuous measurement of the temperature at the AP-HP. • However, considering the possible existence of a still inadequately covered need for continuous measurement of temperature in specific clinical situations and patient care units, the CEDIT considers that a study investigating the potential contribution of SpotOn ™ in terms of clinical, economic and organizational impact might be useful. If so, it should be organized with the contribution of the manufacturer.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2015
URL for published report: http://cedit.aphp.fr/spoton-device-temperature-monitoring/
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
MeSH Terms
  • Humans
  • Body Temperature
  • Patient Care
  • Technology Assessment, Biomedical
Contact
Organisation Name: Cellule Innovation of the AP-HP
Copyright: Comite d´Evaluation et de Diffusion des Innovations Technologiques (CEDIT)
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