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According to Viswanathan et al (2002) the Tiptherm is a reliable instrument for skin temperature testing . Has anyone got experience of using them ? Is there a supplier in Australia?
Viswanathan V, Snehalatha C, Seena R and Ramachandran A 2002
Early recognition of diabetic neuropathy: evaluation of a simple outpatient procedure using thermal perception Postgraduate Medical Journal 78:541-542
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Hi Cameron
A fairly simple and reliable instrument as long as room temperature is below I think 23C (will check this temperature). The metallic tip is cooler than the plastic tip, you apply both and the Pt tells you which is the cooler.
The tiptherm has not yet been approved by the TGA in Australia. It is currently being evaluated and will then be marketed by a local Albury company. the same company that is marketing the neuropad.
I have not come across any research validating the tip therm. based on the instructions it is only recommended for use at certain ambient temperatures (23 degrees C). I am hoping to conduct a pilot study in normals later in the year.
I have been playing with it for about a year. My n=1 trial show I cannot detect the temperature difference consistently. however this may reflect pathology rather than instrument limitation. other members of our team and our students do better.
regards
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