Fever Ch. 7 Flashcards
1
Q
fever vs hyperthermia
A
dysregulation vs normal response
2
Q
What % of ED visits does fever account for
A
20%
3
Q
Four instances when a rectal temp contraindicated?
A
immunosuppression
autoimmune disorder
neutropenia
diarrhea
4
Q
Occurrence of febrile seizures (AGE RANGE AND %)
A
2-5% b/t 6 mo and 5 yr
5
Q
reoccurrence rates of febrile seizures
A
33% w/in 1 year, 90% w/in 2 years
6
Q
Most consistent risk factor for reoccurence of febrile seizure?
A
onset of 1st sze <15 mos
