• Body temperature is kept in the normal range by a homeostatic function known as thermoregulation, in which adjustment of temperature is triggered by the central nervous system. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hyperthermia, also known simply as overheating, is a condition in which an individual's body temperature is elevated beyond normal due to failed thermoregulation. (definitions.net)
  • Hypothermia (from Greek υποθερμία) is a condition in which core temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions which is defined as 35.0 °C (95.0 °F). Body temperature is usually maintained near a constant level of 36.5-37.5 °C (98-100 °F) through biologic homeostasis or thermoregulation. (medicalxpress.com)
  • In severely intoxicated chronic alcoholics with a transient brain damage called Wernicke encephalopathy, hypothermia may develop due to impaired thermoregulation [15] . (nutrientsreview.com)
  • Theoretically, if you drink large amounts of alcohol in a hot environment, you may develop hyperthermia (rise of the body temperature above 101.3 °F or 38.5 °C), because alcohol can impair thermoregulation [6,20,21] . (nutrientsreview.com)
  • This article explores body temperature and the physiological process of thermoregulation . (mti-globalstem.com)
  • thermoregulation Thermoregulation is the ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when the surrounding temperature is very different. (theinfolist.com)
  • an increased body temperature due to failed thermoregulation. (theinfolist.com)
  • Body temperature is usually maintained near a constant 36.5-37.5 °C (98-100 °F) through biologic homeostasis or thermoregulation. (allaboutheaven.org)
  • Thermoregulation is the maintenance of physiologic core body temperature by balancing heat generation with heat loss. (nih.gov)
  • One of the lowest documented body temperatures from which someone with accidental hypothermia has survived is in a 2-year-old boy from Poland named Adam. (theinfolist.com)
  • In northern climates, accidental hypothermia (low body temperature) is more common than accidental hyperthermia (high body temperature). (umn.edu)
  • Accidental hypothermia affects and kills more than 1,000 people every year. (umn.edu)
  • Accidental hypothermia occurs with substantial frequency in all 50 states, in all seasons, and is the result of not only intensely cold ambient or air temperatures. (umn.edu)
  • Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Out-of-Hospital Evaluation and Treatment of Accidental Hypothermia: 2019 Update. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In humans, the average internal temperature is widely accepted to be 37 °C (98.6 °F), a "normal" temperature established in the 1800s. (wikipedia.org)
  • Reported values vary depending on how it is measured: oral (under the tongue): 36.8±0.4 °C (98.2±0.72 °F), internal (rectal, vaginal): 37.0 °C (98.6 °F). A rectal or vaginal measurement taken directly inside the body cavity is typically slightly higher than oral measurement, and oral measurement is somewhat higher than skin measurement. (wikipedia.org)
  • Everyone's body runs at a slightly different base temperature, but the average is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. (talktomira.com)
  • A normal body temperature is considered 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. (talktomira.com)
  • Normal body temperature is around 98.6°F, though this varies from person to person. (fingerwaverecords.com)
  • Temporal measurements are closer to true core body temperature and, provided that the probe has been properly positioned, will give readings that are closer to average body temperatures of 98.6 °F. The measurement of body temperature can help detect illness. (fingerwaverecords.com)
  • Patient core temperature was maintained at 37°C (98.6°F), and it was possible to reduce ambient temperature in the operating room to 26°C (78.8°F) to increase comfort levels for the operating team. (businesswire.com)
  • There are some news online regarding a new average body temperature and that it should be lower than the widely regarded average of 98.6˚ F (37˚ C). This is because we first established this average in the 1800s where a German physician, Carl Wunderlich, measured the temperatures of around 25,000 people, via their armpit. (perfectprime.com)
  • He found that 98.6˚ F (37˚ C) was the average temperature and we have been using this data since. (perfectprime.com)
  • Most healthy human beings maintain a core temperature of 37.0°C (98.6°F) regardless of surrounding environmental conditions. (ajnr.org)
  • In humans, the normal body temperature is around 37 °C (98.6 °F) as measured by an oral thermometer. (biologyonline.com)
  • After all, humans have a normal body temperature of 98.6°F (37°C), while cats have a higher baseline temperature of 100.5 to 102.5°F (38.3 to 39.2°C). This means that cats are naturally warmer than humans and can tolerate higher temperatures better. (catsgeek.com)
  • A healthy individual will have a core body temperature of 37 +/- 0.5°C (98.6 +/- 0.9°F), the temperature range needed for the body's metabolic processes to function correctly. (nih.gov)
  • The lowest temperature occurs about two hours before the person normally wakes up. (wikipedia.org)
  • When extreme temperature elevation occurs, it becomes a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent disability or death. (definitions.net)
  • The opposite is hypothermia, which occurs when the temperature drops below that required to maintain normal metabolism. (definitions.net)
  • If exposed to cold and the internal mechanisms are unable to replenish the heat that is being lost, a drop in core temperature occurs. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Hyperthermia occurs if there is an unchanged normal set point of the thermo-regulatory center in the brain, but an uncontrolled rise in body temperature that exceeds the body's ability to lose this extra heat. (medicalnotes.info)
  • Infection occurs when viruses, bacteria, or other microbes enter your body and begin to multiply. (heimduo.org)
  • Disease, which typically happens in a small proportion of infected people, occurs when the cells in your body are damaged as a result of infection, and signs and symptoms of an illness appear. (heimduo.org)
  • Again, the body's thermoregulatory mechanisms fail and positive feedback occurs leading to a further decrease in temperature. (lemonade-ed.com)
  • Vasoconstriction, which occurs with hypothermia, may mask hypovolemia, which then manifests as sudden shock or cardiac arrest during rewarming (rewarming collapse) when peripheral vasculature dilates. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Intense shivering occurs initially, but it ceases below about 30° C, allowing body temperature to drop more precipitously. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Malignant hyperthermia is a rare complication of some types of general anesthesia. (definitions.net)
  • Malignant hyperthermia is caused by exposure of susceptible individuals with a unique genetic composition to halogenated anesthetic agents. (mhmedical.com)
  • Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, inherited disorder of skeletal muscle that presents as a hypermetabolic response triggered by halogenated anesthetics, succinylcholine, or both. (medscape.com)
  • Similarly, "heat shock" proteins go to work when the body enters a state of hyperthermia or elevated temperature. (focusperformance.co.uk)
  • Under normal conditions, our bodies are capable of dissipating heat to just about 40.0°C, and above this threshold, one enters the state of hyperthermia and starts to develop severe headache and altered mental status. (ajnr.org)
  • The normal human body temperature range is typically stated as 36.5-37.5 °C (97.7-99.5 °F). Human body temperature varies. (wikipedia.org)
  • The normal human body temperature is often stated as 36.5-37.5 °C (97.7-99.5 °F). In adults a review of the literature has found a wider range of 33.2-38.2 °C (91.8-100.8 °F) for normal temperatures, depending on the gender and location measured. (wikipedia.org)
  • A typical person at increased risk of hypothermia is a skinny homeless man, a chronic alcoholic on a poor diet, who undresses after starting to feel warm and lies or falls down outside in cold. (nutrientsreview.com)
  • Hypothermia is most common during cold weather or immersion in cold water, but it may occur in warm climates when people lie immobile on a cool surface (eg, when they are intoxicated) or after very prolonged immersion in swimming-temperature water (eg, 20 to 24° C). Wet clothing and wind increase risk of hypothermia. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The device was used in patients with full thickness burns of 51%, 49% and 45% body surface area to prevent hypothermia during surgery. (businesswire.com)
  • Therapeutic hypothermia is a well-established therapy with clear neuroprotective effects. (medicalxpress.com)
  • The data show that the protective effects of therapeutic hypothermia, which mainly result from the modulation of inflammatory glial dynamics, are limited. (en-journal.org)
  • Recently, clinical reports of the benefits of therapeutic hypothermia have been accumulating, and new protocols have been developed to minimize these side effects. (en-journal.org)
  • Despite the fact that therapeutic hypothermia is considered an effective intervention, we still do not have a clear understanding of its underlying molecular mechanisms, nor have we been able to set therapeutic standards for its parameters such as optimal duration, target temperature, initiation time, and rates of cooling and rewarming. (en-journal.org)
  • A woman's basal body temperature rises sharply after ovulation, as estrogen production decreases and progesterone increases. (wikipedia.org)
  • Foot temperature increases ≥2 °C after endovascular therapy were associated with faster wound healing in patients with chronic foot ulcer. (mti-globalstem.com)
  • Climate change causes rising surface temperatures that lead to increases in droughts, which is bad enough. (facty.com)
  • 3 When our temperature increases, hypothalamic neurons induce sweating and cutaneous vasodilation to dissipate heat. (ajnr.org)
  • Thirst is also controlled by the hypothalamus, so if our temperature increases, we lose fluids and increase our serum sodium level. (ajnr.org)
  • This can happen due to an infection or an illness, but it can also be caused by an environmental situation that increases body temperature. (heimduo.org)
  • This can occur because of infection or illness, but it can also be caused by an environmental situation that increases body temperature. (heimduo.org)
  • This is where the body temperature increases well beyond normal/optimum conditions. (lemonade-ed.com)
  • For instance, increases in soil temperature can directly stimulate nitrifiers and denitrifiers that produce N 2 O, but more rapid soil drying associated with warmer conditions would have the opposite effect (McHale et al. (icareventures.co)
  • These studies have shown linear or J-shaped increases in temperature over time, which suggests that longer showers or baths may result in more substantial increases in core temperature [ 5 ]. (cdc.gov)
  • The normal temperature of a dog's body is between 37.5 to 39.2°C (99.5 to 102.5°F). If your dog's temperature goes outside of this range, you should contact your vet. (wamiz.co.uk)
  • The widely accepted normal body temperature ranges from 36.5°C (97.7°F) to 37.5°C (99.5°F). (perfectprime.com)
  • It is generally medically accepted that normal body temperature ranges between 36.5°C (97.7°F) to 37.5°C (99.5°F). It was once thought that immersion in very cold water is counterproductive, as it causes vasoconstriction in the skin and thereby prevents heat from escaping the body core. (icareventures.co)
  • Allowing your body temperature to climb too high and stay there for too long and hot, arid climates means you'll be at risk of heat stroke which can be just as fatal as hypothermia. (thesurvivalistblog.net)
  • Strong emotion can cause high body temperature? (classtools.net)
  • The high body temperature makes it more difficult for the germs (bacteria or viruses) which cause infections to survive. (medicalnotes.info)
  • Direct sunlight, poor ventilation, high humidity and dehydration all predispose to hyperthermia. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • At the same time, hyperthermia (temperature too high) can have significant metabolic consequences. (healthinnovationnetwork.com)
  • The main objective during competition or training is to maintain basal temperature as close to normal as possible, in order to compete at high intensity and reduce recovery time. (anabelavila.com)
  • But, an increase in temperature will be inevitable if we train or compete at high intensity or if we do so at very hot times. (anabelavila.com)
  • We know that an increase in internal temperature can inhibit sports performance especially when it comes to training/competition at high intensities. (anabelavila.com)
  • If you feel hot or shivery, you may have a high temperature even if a thermometer says your temperature is below 38C. (fingerwaverecords.com)
  • However, if high temperature persists for more than one hour then it most possibly indicates infection, the reason for sepsis. (parentinghealthybabies.com)
  • Hyperthermia (also called thermal therapy or thermotherapy) is a type of cancer treatment in which body tissue is exposed to high temperatures. (drsircus.com)
  • Research has shown that high temperatures can damage and kill cancer cells , usually with minimal injury to normal tissues. (drsircus.com)
  • Tumors have an impaired ability to adapt their blood circulation to the effects of high temperatures and thus hyperthermia can cause a reduction of blood flow to a tumor. (drsircus.com)
  • High temperature in dogs can mean one or several things. (wamiz.co.uk)
  • Low dog temperature can be just as dangerous as high temperature in dogs. (wamiz.co.uk)
  • Such a high temperature is regarded as a medical emergency because it may lead to health-risk conditions such as sepsis. (biologyonline.com)
  • Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to hyperthermia. (lemonade-ed.com)
  • High temperatures now start affecting enzyme and other metabolic activity. (lemonade-ed.com)
  • People are at risk for hyperthermia during high heat and dry conditions, most commonly seen in the summer. (icareventures.co)
  • What are synonyms for high temperature? (icareventures.co)
  • It would run parallel to and below the high temperature graph. (icareventures.co)
  • If the temperature around an enzyme gets too high, the enzyme loses its shape, which is known as denaturation, and ceases to work. (icareventures.co)
  • Disruption of the body's ability to thermoregulate can lead to temperatures that are too low (hypothermia) or too high (hyperthermia). (nih.gov)
  • The major means of heat dissipation are radiation while at rest and evaporation of sweat during exercise, both of which become minimal when air temperatures are above 95°F (35°C) and humidity is high. (cdc.gov)
  • Reports from healthcare workers in West Africa indicate that some personnel are able to wear their PPE for only 40 minutes at a time because of the high ambient temperature and humid conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Heat stroke is an acute temperature elevation caused by exposure to excessive heat, or combination of heat and humidity, that overwhelms the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body. (definitions.net)
  • The principle of hyperthermia is that cancer cells are much more sensitive to and intolerant of the effects of excessive heat than normal cells. (drsircus.com)
  • In short, these proteins work to protect the body against excessive stresses in extraordinary situations. (focusperformance.co.uk)
  • b. [37] As body temperatures increase or excessive body temperatures persist, individuals are at a heightened risk of developing progressive conditions. (icareventures.co)
  • It is at this point that spiritual experience may occur ranging from hallucinations to full out of body experiences. (allaboutheaven.org)
  • A tiger with a weak and rapid pulse, pale or cyanotic (bluish) mucous membranes with prolonged capillary refill time, a rapid heartbeat, hyperventilation or shallow sporadic breathing, cold extremities and hypothermia is likely to be already in shock. (wildtigerhealthproject.org)
  • Almost half a million deaths are recorded every year from hyperthermia.The most common causes include heat stroke and adverse reactions to drugs. (definitions.net)
  • Considering that it is cold weather that is disproportionately responsible for exposure deaths, any prepper who's going to or living in a cold weather environment or in an environment where nighttime temperatures can drop dangerously low must brush up on the construction of effective cold weather shelters using a variety of materials. (thesurvivalistblog.net)
  • Hypothermia is the cause of at least 1,500 deaths a year in the United States. (theinfolist.com)
  • Deaths due to hypothermia have played an important role in many wars. (theinfolist.com)
  • 1 In the Great Lakes states, 35% more people die of hypothermia than drown 1 and many of those drowning deaths are due to exhaustion from hypothermia. (umn.edu)
  • 2 The majority of hypothermia deaths occur in people over the age of 55 in rural environments 3 and about two-thirds of the deaths occur in males. (umn.edu)
  • Almost half a million deaths are recorded every year from hyperthermia. (icareventures.co)
  • A drinker who starts to feel warm due to increased skin blood flow often partly undresses despite a low ambient temperature [7] . (nutrientsreview.com)
  • 28°C ambient temperature) without shade and drinking water. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • Temperature examination in the heart, by means of a catheter, is the traditional gold standard measurement used to estimate core temperature (oral temperature is affected by hot or cold drinks, ambient temperature fluctuations as well as mouth-breathing). (fingerwaverecords.com)
  • The rise in ambient temperature, especially during the summer months, will prompt a rise in heatstroke, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's inability to thermoregulate. (facty.com)
  • We were able to reduce ambient temperature to a level that was more comfortable for the operating team, while accomplishing more extensive and prolonged surgical procedures without being limited by patient temperature drop. (businesswire.com)
  • It is usually a sign that your body is trying to fight an illness or infection. (heimduo.org)
  • Hypothermia can be caused by primary factors, such as exposure to cold environments, or secondary factors, such as illness, injury, or drugs that affect the body's ability to thermoregulate. (catsgeek.com)
  • 2 h after a single dose of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (20 mg/kg, s.c.), rats exhibited hyperthermia (38.7 degrees C) or hypothermia (35.8 degrees C) when maintained at 25 degrees C or 6 degrees C, respectively. (erowid.org)
  • The signs and symptoms vary depending on the degree of hypothermia and may be divided by the three stages of severity. (findmeacure.com)
  • If you suspect your cat has hypothermia, wrap it in warm blankets and take it to the vet as soon as possible. (catsgeek.com)
  • It's important to note that cold shock proteins appear without the need to induce hypothermia, though this is sometimes done in medically expedient situations. (focusperformance.co.uk)
  • Exogenous pyrogens originate outside the body and induce interleukins. (nih.gov)
  • One of the lowest documented body temperature from which anyone has recovered was 13.0 °C (55.4 °F), in a drowning incident involving a 7-year-old girl in Sweden in December 2010. (medicalxpress.com)
  • An overdose represents a pathologic level of drug toxicity-at such a magnitude that it overwhelms normal physiological functioning. (scadky.org)
  • The decreased demand probably accounts for the occasional survival after prolonged cardiac arrest due to extreme hypothermia. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Slight temperature variations can be reversible with behavior changes and physiologic responses, while extreme variations can ultimately lead to organ failure, coma, and/or death. (nih.gov)
  • Unlike in the cold, where adaptive behaviors play a more important role in body heat conservation, tolerance to heat depends largely on physiologic factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Drinking up to about 5 drinks (70 grams of pure alcohol) in one session in a temperate environment probably does not significantly affect the body core temperature [6,7] . (nutrientsreview.com)
  • However, in one study, in participants who have drunk about 6 standard drinks and were then exercising for 1 hour at 45% intensity at 95 °F [35 °C] their mean body core or skin temperature did not increase significantly more than when they were exercising without alcohol [25] . (nutrientsreview.com)
  • In another study, in participants who had 3 drinks and then underwent immersion in 104 °F [40 °C] water for 21 minutes, their body core temperature was not significantly higher than when they were immersed in the same water without prior drinking [22] . (nutrientsreview.com)
  • Which mammal has the highest core body temperature of all of the mammals you researched? (fingerwaverecords.com)
  • However, these are all indirect methods to measure the body temperature, which is not equal to the core temperature. (fingerwaverecords.com)
  • This algorithm is able to provide accurate estimates of core body temperature from a sequence of heart rate observations. (fingerwaverecords.com)
  • Thermal measurements, typically skin and/or core body temperature, measured in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Centigrade (°C), can be used to assess the acceptability of the workload given the work context. (fingerwaverecords.com)
  • In this case, the need may arise to get a more accurate core body temperature reading. (fingerwaverecords.com)
  • Aimed at preventing heat strain, health problems, and absenteeism among workers with physically demanding occupations, a continuous, accurate, non-invasive measuring system may help such workers monitor their body (core) temperature. (mti-globalstem.com)
  • Another classification system, the Swiss staging system, divides hypothermia based on the presenting symptoms which is preferred when it is not possible to determine an accurate core temperature. (theinfolist.com)
  • Focus on the body core, be gentle, act quickly. (umn.edu)
  • The article, " Use of an esophageal heat exchanger to maintain core temperature during burn excisions and to attenuate pyrexia on the burns intensive care unit, " by David Williams, MD, FRCA, Gordon Leslie, MD, FRCA, Dimitrios Kyriazis, et al. (businesswire.com)
  • The device is easy to use, and maintains core temperature within normal range under challenging conditions, while being less invasive than traditional intravascular methods," commented senior author Dr. John Dingley with the Welsh Centre for Burns, Morriston Hospital, UK. (businesswire.com)
  • As one might expect, "cold shock" proteins appear when the body experiences a sudden decrease in its core temperature. (focusperformance.co.uk)
  • The normal core body temperature is maintained at approximately 37°C by conduction, convection, evaporation, and radiation. (mhmedical.com)
  • If the body's core temperature falls below 35 ° C, a person may suffer from hypothermia. (lemonade-ed.com)
  • To maintain homeostasis, internal thermoregulatory processes are activated to correct the core temperature. (lemonade-ed.com)
  • Remember that ear temperatures are not always accurate and may not reflect your cat's core body temperature. (catsgeek.com)
  • The peripheral thermoreceptors are located in the skin and sense surface temperatures, while central thermoreceptors are found in the viscera, spinal cord, and hypothalamus and sense the core temperature. (nih.gov)
  • It is important to note that temperature varies throughout the body, with the core body temperature being higher and more stable and the skin temperature being lower and more variable due to external factors. (nih.gov)
  • These processes involve the release of immunological mediators, which trigger the thermoregulatory center of the hypothalamus, leading to an increase in the body's core temperature. (nih.gov)
  • Although it has been shown that a 104 degree F hot tub can raise a woman's core body temperature to a level similar in magnitude to those demonstrated to cause birth defects in animals (i.e., 102 degrees F) [ 3 ], the effects of bathing habits on core body temperature in humans have not been well-studied. (cdc.gov)
  • In this case, you place a digital thermometer tip under the tongue and wait for an indication such as a beep that your temperature is taken. (talktomira.com)
  • It involves inserting a Vaseline-covered digital thermometer about half an inch into the anus until the temperature registers. (talktomira.com)
  • Your average body temperature, taken with a thermometer in your mouth, is 37°C, but anywhere between 36.5°C and 37.2°C is often considered normal. (medicalnotes.info)
  • The quickest and easiest way of taking a temperature is with a thermometer. (medicalnotes.info)
  • This study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of a mobile health (mHealth)-based thermometer for foot temperature monitoring in patients with chronic foot ulcer before and after endovascular therapy and to determine the association between temperature change and wound healing time. (mti-globalstem.com)
  • The mHealth-based thermometer, composed of 4 temperature-sensing chips, was put on the foot before and after endovascular therapy. (mti-globalstem.com)
  • The mHealth-based thermometer was feasible and useful for foot temperature monitoring, which may provide health care professionals with a new endpoint for endovascular therapy. (mti-globalstem.com)
  • The continued rise in the earth's temperature is more than just a number on the thermometer. (facty.com)
  • Bonus: Are you looking for a Human Body Thermometer? (perfectprime.com)
  • Skin temperature should be measured at several corresponding points on the affected and contralateral limb and on several different occasions using an infrared thermometer. (heimduo.org)
  • A normal ear temperature for a cat is between 100 and 103°F (37.8 and 39.4°C). However, this can vary slightly depending on the individual cat, the type of thermometer used, and the accuracy of the reading. (catsgeek.com)
  • A heavily drinking person exposed to cold who has been not eaten for a day or more may develop hypoglycemia, which may result in decreased shivering and therefore decreased heat production and hypothermia [11] . (nutrientsreview.com)
  • It seems alcohol directly contributes to hypothermia only when it also causes hypoglycemia, which can occur due to a combination of drinking and fasting or drinking and exercise. (nutrientsreview.com)
  • 4 In the Great Lakes region, hypothermia is the greatest cause of unintentional death occurring in natural environments, not including transportation accidents. (umn.edu)
  • At some point, especially when the burn is threatening the homeostasis of the body, surgery may have to be undertaken as soon as possible. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • This center sets the body's set point and regulates temperature homeostasis. (nih.gov)
  • Outside of ideal climates, your body will struggle to thermoregulate itself, and with a bad turn of luck when it comes to weather or temperature you can start the survival "clock" on exposure. (thesurvivalistblog.net)
  • In warm climates, you can die of hyperthermia or heatstroke if you do not have access to shade and cooling water. (thesurvivalistblog.net)
  • Due to their inability to thermoregulate, individuals on these types of medications have an increased risk of hyperthermia and, in rare cases, hypothermia. (facty.com)
  • Puppy temperature is particularly vulnerable to cold temperatures, as is that of older and smaller dogs. (wamiz.co.uk)
  • Wim Hof's consistent and repeated personal trials enabled him to smash world records for endurance in ice and cold temperatures, sometimes sitting for hours in ice baths. (focusperformance.co.uk)
  • Seawater - Seawater - Temperature distribution: Mid-ocean surface temperatures vary with latitude in response to the balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing longwave radiation. (icareventures.co)
  • Here, we review the protective effects-and the cellular mechanisms that underlie them-of delayed and prolonged local hypothermia in rodent and canine brain injury models. (en-journal.org)
  • It was also observed that the ambient environmental outdoor conditions and personal protective clothing influenced the accuracy and resulted in unrealistic ear canal temperature outliers. (mti-globalstem.com)