Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Factors Affecting Body Temperature01:28

Factors Affecting Body Temperature

As a nurse, it is vital to understand the factors affecting body temperature to monitor variations and effectively evaluate deviations from regular.
Factors may  include:
Decreased Body Temperature01:29

Decreased Body Temperature

A decreased body temperature can occur in patients with hypothermia and frostbite. Heat loss with extended cold exposure overpowers the body's ability to create heat, resulting in hypothermia. Core temperature readings help classify hypothermia. Mild hypothermia is temperatures between 32 °C (89.6 °F) and 35°C (95 °F) and is caused by impaired thermoregulation. Moderate hypothermia is temperatures between 28 C (82.4 °F) and 32 °C (89.6 °F) caused by sustained extreme cold exposure, and severe...
Methods of reducing fever01:22

Methods of reducing fever

The signs and symptoms of fever include hot and dry skin, flushed face, thirst, muscle aches, anorexia, headache, tachycardia, tachypnea, and fatigue. Elevated body temperature is reduced using two methods: pharmacological and nonpharmacological. Proper identification and treatment of the root cause of a fever is of utmost importance.
Pharmacological Methods of Reducing Fever:
Techniques of therapeutic communication I: Active Listening, Sharing Observations, Validation, and Using Touch01:15

Techniques of therapeutic communication I: Active Listening, Sharing Observations, Validation, and Using Touch

The history of therapeutic communication can be traced back to Florence Nightingale, who emphasized the importance of developing trusting relationships with patients. She taught that the presence of nurses with patients results in therapeutic healing.
Therapeutic communication is not the same as social interaction. Social interaction has no goal or purpose and consists of casual information sharing, whereas therapeutic communication has a plan or purpose for the conversation. Therapeutic...
Homeostatic Imbalances in Body Temperature01:19

Homeostatic Imbalances in Body Temperature

Hyperthermia occurs when the body's temperature becomes unusually high, often due to heat exposure, intense physical activity, or certain illnesses. This condition can create a dangerous cycle where elevated body temperature increases the metabolic rate, generating more heat and potentially leading to organ failure and brain damage. A severe form of hyperthermia, called heat stroke, can raise body temperature to life-threatening levels. Fever, on the other hand, is a controlled form of...
Assessing Body Temperature - Temporal Artery01:19

Assessing Body Temperature - Temporal Artery

Here is a stepwise guide to assessing the body temperature at the temporal artery using a temporal artery thermometer
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don a fresh pair of gloves to prevent cross-infection and ensure patient safety.
Step 2: Explain the procedure to the patient to establish trust. Clear communication establishes trust with the patient, ensures they understand what to expect, promotes cooperation, and enhances comfort during the procedure.  
Step 3: Assess the patient's forehead...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Targeted temperature management (TTM): data and temporal considerations in the 33 versus 36 interventions in post arrest management.

Resuscitation plus·2025
Same author

Nursing Initiation of Rapid Electroencephalography Point-of-Care Monitoring: Lessons From the Pioneer Summit.

The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses·2025
Same author

Critical Care Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association and Neurocritical Care Society.

Neurocritical care·2023
Same author

Critical Care Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and Neurocritical Care Society.

Circulation·2023
Same author

A Survey on Monitoring and Management of Cerebral Vasospasm and Delayed Cerebral Ischemia After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Mantra Study.

Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology·2023
Same author

Proceedings of the First Curing Coma Campaign NIH Symposium: Challenging the Future of Research for Coma and Disorders of Consciousness.

Neurocritical care·2021

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 25, 2026

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management
06:43

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

Published on: November 21, 2017

Shivering management during therapeutic temperature modulation: nurses' perspective.

Mary Presciutti, Mary Kay Bader, Millie Hepburn

    Critical Care Nurse
    |February 3, 2012
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Therapeutic temperature modulation after cardiac arrest can trigger shivering, causing patient stress. Early detection and management of shivering are crucial for preventing adverse effects and ensuring patient safety.

    More Related Videos

    A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
    06:59

    A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings

    Published on: November 9, 2016

    Short-Duration Hypothermia Induction in Rats using Models for Studies examining Clinical Relevance and Mechanisms
    05:00

    Short-Duration Hypothermia Induction in Rats using Models for Studies examining Clinical Relevance and Mechanisms

    Published on: March 3, 2021

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: May 25, 2026

    Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management
    06:43

    Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

    Published on: November 21, 2017

    A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
    06:59

    A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings

    Published on: November 9, 2016

    Short-Duration Hypothermia Induction in Rats using Models for Studies examining Clinical Relevance and Mechanisms
    05:00

    Short-Duration Hypothermia Induction in Rats using Models for Studies examining Clinical Relevance and Mechanisms

    Published on: March 3, 2021

    Area of Science:

    • Critical care medicine
    • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    • Thermoregulation

    Background:

    • Therapeutic temperature modulation (TTM) is used post-cardiac arrest to improve outcomes.
    • TTM involves inducing mild hypothermia or maintaining normothermia.
    • Shivering is a common physiological response to TTM, posing risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of recognizing and managing shivering during TTM.
    • To emphasize the need for objective and subjective assessments of shivering.
    • To underscore the role of nursing knowledge in preventing shivering-related complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current practices in therapeutic temperature modulation.
    • Discussion of shivering as a defense mechanism and its physiological impact.
    • Introduction of the Bedside Shivering Assessment Scale (BSAS) for monitoring.

    Main Results:

    • Shivering during TTM causes significant metabolic and hemodynamic stress.
    • Objective and subjective assessments are vital for early shivering detection.
    • The BSAS aids in evaluating interventions and patient response.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt recognition and treatment of shivering are essential during TTM.
    • Effective management of shivering mitigates deleterious effects and patient injury.
    • Nurses play a critical role in managing shivering and ensuring patient safety.