کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2650182 | 1139338 | 2013 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the effect of age on febrile response in patients with healthcare-associated bloodstream infection (BSI).MethodsThis was a retrospective observational study using medical records as the primary source of data. Three indicators measured body temperature changes: basal body temperature (BBT), body temperature at infection onset (onset T), and maximum temperature (max T) during the infection period.ResultsIn a sample of 230 patients there was no significant correlation between BBT or onset T and age. Max T was significantly correlated with age (r = −.191, p = .004). There was wide variation in onset T in all age groups.ConclusionsAge showed no effect on BBT and onset T, but blunted max T in patients with bacteremia. This variability in onset T in all age groups emphasizes the need for early recognition of subtle signs of infection and the need to use an individualized definition of fever.
Journal: Geriatric Nursing - Volume 34, Issue 5, September–October 2013, Pages 366–372