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Fever in the nursing home resident

J M Lindsay1, W B Greenough, L B Zelesnick

  • 1Johns Hopkins Geriatric Center.

Maryland Medical Journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Fever is a key indicator of a patient

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Body temperature is a crucial physiological indicator.
  • Fever, or elevated body temperature, can signify underlying health issues.
  • Monitoring temperature is vital for assessing patient status, especially in vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review typical and atypical febrile responses.
  • To investigate the sources and causes of fever.
  • To highlight key aspects of fever management in nursing home residents.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of febrile response patterns.
  • Analysis of common and uncommon causes of fever.
  • Focus on diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies for fever.

Main Results:

  • Identification of various febrile response patterns.
  • Discussion of diverse etiologies contributing to fever.
  • Emphasis on practical approaches for fever management in elderly care.

Conclusions:

  • Fever is an important clinical sign requiring careful evaluation.
  • Understanding febrile responses aids in timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Effective management strategies are essential for improving outcomes in nursing home patients.

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