Treatment of Acute Febrile Illness
by Paul Bergner 2003
80 minutes 1.5 CEU credits
This lecture describes the acute febrile reaction as a beneficial vital response to infection or other physiological crisis. We cover its benefits, its stages, its risks, the adverse effects of suppression of fever, a materia medica, and therapeutics strategies in the different stages of fever and recovery.
Materials
- The audio lecture
- Lecture notes
- Journal article: Fever Pediatric fever and Antipyretic Therapy
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This lecture is offered as Continuing Education by the NAIMH, but has not been pre-approved for CE credits by any professional board.