How to Approach fever in ICU

The incidence of fever is common amongst ICU patients. ● Fever is the body’s host defense mechanism. Although it is commonly associated with infections, the relationship between infection and elevation of body’s temperature is poorly understood. The main dilemma in this situation is to exclude non-infectious causes of fever and then, to determine the site and likely pathogens of the identified infections. ● ICU patients frequently have multiple etiologic factors that cause fever, necessitating a...