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Fever Definition: Fever is defined as a body temperature ≥38°C - Coggle…
Fever
Definition: Fever is defined as a body temperature ≥38°C
Measurement
Axillary
Infra-red tympanic
Discomfort
Antipyretics may be considered to
improve comfort
Do not abuse
Safe for short term
must not detract from monitoring the child’s activity
often due to associated pain
life-threatening features
tachypnoea
Symptoms of dehydration
tachycardia
Decreased level of consciousness
Copromised breathing or circulation
Advice for parents
Give clear instructions
Provide written instructions
about follow-up
management of
fever at home
correct
use of antipyretic
Reassure parents
Causes
Vaccination
Other causes
Bacterial