Temperature Measurement for Critically Ill Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline

Kaye D. Rolls, Deidre Wrightson, Suzanne Schacht, Lawrence Keating, Sally Irwin, Sandra Walker

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Abstract

Temperatures outside normal homeostatic ranges may pose risks for or herald the onset of significant complications in critically ill patients. Accurate measurement of temperature is important to ensure patients receive appropriate and timely interventions. The clinical question underpinning this guideline is “What method(s)of measuring body temperature ensure(s)the timely identification of abnormal temperatures in critically ill adults?”.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationChatswood, N.S.W.
PublisherAgency for Clinical Innovation (N.S.W.)
Number of pages30
ISBN (Print)9781741879566
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Bibliographical note

© Agency for Clinical Innovation 2014

Keywords

  • temperature measurements
  • critical care medicine
  • intensive care units

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