How to ensure patient observations lead to effective management of patients with pyrexia.
Pyrexia is defined by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence as an elevation of body temperature above the normal daily variation. A sudden rise in temperature usually indicates infection, although there are many other noninfectious causes. This article outlines the causes of pyrexia and discusses management options.
Jevon
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Manor Hospital, Walsall.
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