Abstract
Body temperature is a convenient and objective indicator of the body's physiologic state. Typical and atypical febrile responses are discussed and their sources reviewed. Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of fever in nursing home patients are highlighted.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 159-164 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Maryland Medical Journal |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)