Year: 2018

How effective is hand fever detection? Long before thermometers were used in clinical medicine, mothers detected fever by touching their hands to the baby. How accurate is the determination of temperature by palpation? Bergeson decided

Normal temperature in various parts of the body. Temperature measurement sites It is known that the first thermometer was invented by Galileo Galilei in the XVII century. However, it was bulky, consisted of a cylinder

Indications for symptomatic treatment of fever in children. When to reduce the heat? A febrile child is much harder to examine and more difficult to interpret the results of the examination. The child is often

Indications for the symptomatic treatment of fever 1. Absolute indications: – Body temperature 40 ° C – Age from 6 months to 3 years – Age younger than 6 years plus convulsions in the anamnesis

The negative effect of high temperature (fever) on the growth and development of the child Fever depresses gastric motility. Based on his own research and literature, van Miert concluded that fever inhibits gastric motility and

Negative effect of high temperature (fever) on immunity We have already said that fever can to some extent increase the body’s immune response to infection. However, other authors indicate that high and prolonged fever can

Fever may contribute to seizures Livingston shot an EEG in 10 young children with a fever, but without seizures or other neurological disorders. In 9 of them, bilateral synchronous slow high-voltage waves were observed. These

The negative effect of high temperature (fever) on the central nervous system It is known that at very high body temperature, brain damage can develop, leading to death. With heat stroke, the CNS suffers. However,

The negative effect of high temperature (fever) on the heart and lungs Useful rest Proper nutrition Prevention in children Fever in children and adults Manifestations of the disease Tips of traditional medicine What do tests