Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult 2024 (MCCRCA24ON)-Fever Guideline

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In a brief video, the speaker reviews two medical guidelines, focusing on new fever guidelines for ICU patients. Fever is defined as a temperature of 38.3°C or higher. Core temperature monitoring is preferred, and antipyretics should be used for patient comfort rather than routine. Imaging is recommended based on specific conditions, such as recent surgeries. Blood cultures should be collected from multiple sites, and urine cultures must be obtained properly. Rapid molecular testing is advised if available. Biomarkers like PCT and CRP can aid decisions but shouldn't dictate antibiotic use alone. Most recommendations are weak, necessitating further research.

Keywords

fever guidelines

ICU patients

core temperature monitoring

antipyretics

biomarkers

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