Treatment of Acute Febrile Illness
80 minutes   
 
This lecture describes the acute febrile reaction as a beneficial vital response to infection or another 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.
 
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Lecture notes
Journal article: Fever Pediatric fever and Antipyretic Therapy
 
This lecture is offered as Continuing Education by the NAIMH but has not been pre-approved for CE credits by any professional board.
 
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