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Fever

Fever

Jul 26, 20261 min read

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In ICU

Aetiologies

Infective (50%)Non-Infective (50%)
PneumoniaProcedure-related (e.g. haemodilaysis, 1-3 days post surgery)
C. difficileDrug fever
Surgical site infectionFebrile transfusion reaction
Line infectionSterile inflammation (e.g. Pancreatitis, Aspiration pneumonitis, ARDS)
Pulmonary Embolism
Alcohol Withdrawal
Central fever (e.g. intracranial haemorrhage)

Sources

  • Guide to supportive care in critical illness - EMCrit Project

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