Fever

A body temperature above the usual range

 Hyperthermia occurs because the heat loss mechanisms are unable to keep pace with excess heat production

This result from an alteration in the hypothalamic set point

Types of Fever
Intermittent

The

body temperature alternates at regular intervals between periods of fever and periods of normal or subnormal temperatures

Remittent

24 hours

A wide range of temperature fluctuations (more than 2C [3.6 F]) which occurs over the 24-hour period, all of which are above normal

Relapsing

1-2 days

Short

febrile periods of a few days are interspersed with periods of 1 or 2 days of normal temperature

Constant

Body temperature fluctuates minimally but always remains above normal

Phases of Febrile Episodes 1. Chill phase

Bodys heat producing mechanism attempt to increase the core body temperature Feeling of being cold and shivering Skin also appears pale and cool due to vasoconstrictions

2. Fever phase
Occurs when the fever reaches the new higher set point The clients skin feels warm to touch and appears flushed because of vasodilation Complaints of general malaise, weakness and aching muscles

3.Flush or Crisis phase

Febrile episode Clients experiences profuse diaphoresis, decrease shivering and possible fluid volume deficit

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