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Understanding Febrile Responses and Management by Raditia Abraham is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses fever (elevation of body temperature) and the approach to evaluating a febrile patient. It defines fever and normal body temperature regulation. When evaluating a febrile patient, the most important step is taking a detailed history focusing on symptoms, potential causes (e.g. infections, travel, drugs), and medical history. A thorough physical exam should be performed and repeated until the diagnosis is made. Common infections to consider include respiratory, urinary tract, gastroin
- Author
- Raditia Abraham
- Language
- EN