A fever workup guideline.

Authors

Kimberly Hunsicker MSN, CRNP, CCRN, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Mae Ann Fuss MSN, RN, CCRN, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Daniele Shollenberger MD, FACS, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Michael D. Pasquale MD, FACS, FCCM, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

7-1-1998

Abstract

Fever is a common clinical problem in patients hospitalized with trauma. When an infection is suspected, it is important to identify the source of fever and begin definitive care before more severe morbidity occurs. An undirected approach with "pan cultures" has resulted in a high rate of negative cultures obtained and has increased patient care costs. By developing and using an evidence-based fever workup guideline, this institution was able to evaluate and identify infections and reduce costs.

Volume

4

Issue

3

First Page

85

Last Page

93

ISSN

1075-4210

Published In/Presented At

Hunsicker, K., Fuss, M. A., Shollenberger, D., & Pasquale, M. D. (1998). A fever workup guideline. International Journal Of Trauma Nursing, 4(3), 85–93.

PubMedID

9855974

Department(s)

Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty, Research, Patient Care Services / Nursing, Patient Care Services / Nursing Faculty

Document Type

Article