Thursday, July 28, 2011

Emedinews: Makesure:A patient with 105 degree fever was not responding to the paracetamol

Situation: A patient with 105 degree fever was not responding to the paracetamol
Reaction: Oh my God!! Why was IM paracetamol given.
Lesson: Make sure to remember that when the fever is more than 105 degree, fever medicines alone will not work. Answer is tap water sponging to lower the temperature.

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