4 y/o is brought in after prolonged snow exposure, altered & lethargic. Rectal temp=33.2°C. Decide to intubate for airway protection. Which is MOST accurate for monitoring core temp in ped hypothermia

Oral thermometer
21.4% (3)
Axillary thermometer
28.6% (4)
Rectal probe
14.3% (2)
Esophageal probe
35.7% (5)

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Posted by @pematchop.bsky.social on 1/26/2026, 9:32:10 PM