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Fever: applying research to bedside practice.

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  • 1Acute/Tertiary Care Department, University of Pittsburgh, 3500 Victoria St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. rhe001@pitt.edu

AACN Advanced Critical Care
|February 8, 2007
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Critical care nurses must expertly assess and treat fever in critically ill patients. Understanding fever

Area of Science:

  • Critical care nursing
  • Physiology
  • Evidence-based practice

Background:

  • Fever is common in critically ill patients.
  • Requires knowledgeable assessment and treatment.
  • Physiologic consequences impact patient morbidity.

Observation:

  • Fever differs from simple hyperthermia.
  • Temperature management may not be a priority.
  • Fever's pathophysiology needs understanding.

Findings:

  • Outlines an evidence-based plan of care for fever management.
  • Includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Utilizes levels of recommendation based on evidence strength.

Implications:

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  • Guides critical care nurses in managing fever.
  • Improves patient outcomes by addressing fever's impact.
  • Provides a framework for clinical practice and education.