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Evaluation of Fever in the ICU Patient

Critical Matters

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Defining Fever in ICU Patients

The chapter explores the nuances of defining fever in ICU patients, emphasizing the importance of considering factors like age, comorbidities, and medications rather than relying on a fixed temperature cutoff. It also discusses the significance of recognizing non-infectious causes of fever and the recommended methods for measuring body temperature in critically ill patients. Additionally, the chapter touches on the importance of quickly administering antimicrobials to patients with suspected infections and the approach to imaging studies in critically ill patients with a new fever.

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