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Published on: February 6, 2021
How to manage fever in brain-injured patients
Edoardo Picetti1, Francesco Minardi2, Sandra Rossi2
1Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy - edoardopicetti@hotmail.com.
Abstract:
Fever represents a frequent and dangerous secondary insult for the injured brain and is often associated with worsened neurological outcomes. The identification of fever in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit requires careful monitoring and rapid and effective treatment. The main objective of this article was to provide practical information regarding temperature monitoring, triggers for intervention and fever management in brain injured patients.
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