Temperature probe suitable for axillary reading

摘要

Systems and methods of monitoring the axillary temperature of a person are disclosed. A portion of a temperature probe is provided within the axilla of the person. The temperature probe includes a wiring portion and a body connection portion and a sensing portion between the wiring and body connection portions. The sensing portion comprises a temperature sensing element. The wiring portion is coupled to a monitoring device and comprises a conductor having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the temperature sensing element, and the second end connected to the monitoring device. At least a portion of the body connection portion is attached to a second body portion of the person, such that the sensing portion is retained within the axilla.

主权项

1. A temperature probe for measuring a temperature of an axilla of a person, comprising:
a first adhesive element; a temperature sensing portion configured for placement within the axilla; a second adhesive element; a coiled electrical conductor coupled between the first adhesive element and the temperature sensing portion and having a length sufficient to extend from the temperature sensing portion to a first location outside of the axilla on a first side of the axilla; and a spring element coupled between the temperature sensing portion and the second adhesive element and having a length sufficient to extend from the temperature sensing portion to a second location outside of the axilla on an opposing second side of the axilla, wherein the coiled electrical conductor and the spring element are configured to cooperate with the first and second adhesive elements to hold the temperature sensing portion within the axilla when the first and second adhesive elements are attached at the first and second locations outside of the axilla.