Critical Matters Evaluation of Fever in the ICU Patient
Dec 14, 2023
Dr. Andre Kalil discusses the evaluation of fever in adult ICU patients, highlighting the importance of determining underlying causes. Topics include defining fever considering age, comorbidities, and medications, administering antimicrobials promptly, importance of blood cultures, culturing blood in ICU patients, testing for viral pathogens, and accepting uncertainty in patient care.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Defining Fever in ICU Patients
02:24 • 24min
Importance of Blood Cultures in Critically Ill Patients with Fever and Central Venous Catheters
26:12 • 4min
Importance of Culturing Blood in ICU Patients
30:29 • 6min
Testing for Viral Pathogens in ICU Patients
36:35 • 11min
Emphasizing Humility and Acceptance of Uncertainty in Patient Care
47:38 • 4min