Fever is one of the most aspecific marker of disease, it is considered a protective host defense response and it is the result of a reset of the hypothalamic thermostat. Fever is a common problem in ICU patients and it is associated with infective and non infective causes. Fever presenting in ICU should always be a source of concern and the first and immediate priority is to determine its clinical significance
Gattoni, C., Fumagalli, R. (2003). Fever in intensive care: An open problem. MINERVA ANESTESIOLOGICA, 69(4), 210-213.
Fever in intensive care: An open problem
GATTONI, CHIARA MARIA;Fumagalli, R.
2003
Abstract
Fever is one of the most aspecific marker of disease, it is considered a protective host defense response and it is the result of a reset of the hypothalamic thermostat. Fever is a common problem in ICU patients and it is associated with infective and non infective causes. Fever presenting in ICU should always be a source of concern and the first and immediate priority is to determine its clinical significance
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