Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Decreased Body Temperature

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...

Methods of reducing fever

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:

Flail Chest-II

Flail Chest-II

Managing flail chest, a condition characterized by a segment of the chest wall moving independently from the rest of the thoracic cage, requires a comprehensive approach. It includes a thorough assessment of the patient's condition, a diagnostic evaluation to determine the extent of the injury, and the implementation of appropriate medical interventions tailored to the individual's needs.
Assessment:
1. Clinical Evaluation:
History:

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same author

Linking the Virtual Pediatric System and Pediatric Hospital Information System Databases to Create Novel PICU Research Datasets.

Critical care explorations·2026

Same author

Self-assembly of novel catechol-containing copolymers in a nonpolar solvent.

Journal of colloid and interface science·2025

Same author

Corrigendum to "Diblock bottlebrush polymer in a non-polar medium: Self-assembly, surface forces, and superlubricity" [J. Colloid Interface Sci. 658 (2024) 639-647].

Journal of colloid and interface science·2025

Same author

Patterns of Use of β-2 Agonists, Steroids, and Mucoactive Medications to Treat Bronchiolitis in the PICU: U.S. Pediatric Health Information System 2009-2022 Database Study.

Pediatric critical care medicine : a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies·2025

Same author

Patterns of Use of β-2 Agonists, Steroids, and Mucoactive Medications to Treat Bronchiolitis in the PICU: U.S. Pediatric Health Information System 2009-2022 Database Study.

Pediatric critical care medicine : a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies·2024

Same author

Probabilistic Linkage Creates a Novel Database to Study Bronchiolitis Care in the PICU.

Hospital pediatrics·2024

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 6, 2025

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

Published on: November 21, 2017

Targeted Temperature Management After Pediatric Cardiac Arrest: A Quality Improvement Program With Multidisciplinary

Mason P McMullin^1,2, Noelle B Cadotte³, Erin M Fuchs⁴

¹Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine : a Journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies

|November 25, 2024

Summary

Implementing a targeted temperature management (TTM) bundle significantly reduced fever duration in pediatric cardiac arrest survivors. This quality improvement initiative improved patient outcomes by minimizing fever time post-cardiac arrest.

More Related Videos

A Modified Sonographic Algorithm for Image Acquisition in Life-Threatening Emergencies in the Critically Ill Newborn

A Modified Sonographic Algorithm for Image Acquisition in Life-Threatening Emergencies in the Critically Ill Newborn

Published on: April 7, 2023

Author Spotlight: Simulating Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Using a Neonatal Piglet Model

Author Spotlight: Simulating Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Using a Neonatal Piglet Model

Published on: May 26, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 6, 2025

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

Published on: November 21, 2017

A Modified Sonographic Algorithm for Image Acquisition in Life-Threatening Emergencies in the Critically Ill Newborn

A Modified Sonographic Algorithm for Image Acquisition in Life-Threatening Emergencies in the Critically Ill Newborn

Published on: April 7, 2023

Author Spotlight: Simulating Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Using a Neonatal Piglet Model

Author Spotlight: Simulating Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Using a Neonatal Piglet Model

Published on: May 26, 2023

Area of Science:

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Quality Improvement Science
Cardiovascular Research

Background:

Fever post-cardiac arrest is associated with worse neurological outcomes in pediatric patients.
Effective fever management is crucial for improving survival and recovery after cardiac arrest.
Current targeted temperature management (TTM) protocols require optimization for pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To implement a comprehensive TTM bundle in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
To reduce the percentage of time patients experienced fever (temperature > 38°C) after cardiac arrest.
To achieve a target reduction in febrile time from 7% to 3.5%.

Main Methods:

A prospective quality improvement initiative was conducted over 16 months (April 2021 to June 2022).
A TTM bundle including standardized temperature goals, cooling blanket protocols, scheduled antipyretics, and shivering management was implemented.
Data from 29 pre-intervention historical control patients were compared with 46 intervention period patients.

Main Results:

The median percentage of febrile time per patient decreased from 7% (IQR, 0-13%) to 0% (IQR, 0-3%) (p < 0.001).
Fewer patients experienced fever at any time during the intervention period (16/46 vs. 21/29; 37% reduction; p = 0.002).
No significant association was found between the intervention and the development of hypothermia (< 35°C).

Conclusions:

Implementation of a TTM bundle effectively reduces fever duration and frequency in pediatric cardiac arrest survivors.
This quality improvement project demonstrates the successful application of a TTM bundle in a PICU setting.
The TTM bundle is a valuable strategy for improving post-cardiac arrest care in pediatric patients.