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The human body maintains the temperature that enzymes work best, which is around 37°C.

36.5 - 37.5 is the narrow window of optimum body temperature 

At 43°C and above, cells are irreparably damaged and enzymes denatured, rendering death a certainty (Marieb and Hoehn, 2010)

Conversely, as temperature drops, cellular processes become sluggish and the metabolic rate falls. (Nursing times, 2012)

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The higher the temperature dose not mean the illness is more serious. 

Fever is a sign that the body is fighting off infection 

• Body raises its core temperature as a defense mechanism to kill off the bugs and bacteria in the patient

]]> 2022-03-09 15:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2086342009 J3ss_S https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2086342010 Davies and Maconochie (2009) found that on average an increase of 1 degree on temp, can increase heart rate by 10 bpm 

Traumatic brain injury or congential CNS malformation may cause recurrent, temporary elevations in body temperature
Some hypothalamic lesions may result in low body temperature.

Some medications (vasopressors or sedatives), parenteral fluids, blood transfusions, dialysis, anesthesia can all impact a child's ability to regulate their body temperature


]]> 2022-03-09 15:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2086342010 J3ss_S https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2086342012 Evaporation:
Heat loss occurring during conversion of liquid to vapour, --Sweat, incontinence Wet or oozing dressings. Keep patient dry, Remove wet clothing, replace wet dressings if appropriate
 
Convection: Transfer of heat from the body surface to the surrounding air via air current, 
-Air drafts in room ,Relocate patient away from draughts, close door
 
Conduction: Transfer of heat from one solid object to another solid object in direct contact 
-Cold blankets, cold weighing scales, Cover cold surfaces with pre-warmed towel or blanket
 
Radiation: Transfer of heat to cooler solid objects not in direct contact with the body
-Nearby cold windows or walls | Relocate patient away from cold surfaces Close blinds on window]]> 2022-03-09 15:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2086342012 J3ss_S https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2086342014 Children aged 4 weeks - 5 years old: 

• Electronic axillary Thermometer 
• Chemical dot axillary 
  • Single use Disposable 
• Infrared Tympanic Thermometer 
  • Pull ear canal up and back to reach tympanic membrane

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Temperature within the body varies; in a body in homeostasis (normal health state) the ‘core’ temperature is maintained within a range of 36-37.5 degsC (Aun, 1997). In this state the body is said to be ‘normothermic’.

• Thermoregulation - is the maintenance of a particular body temperature, regardless of changes in the environment (Tortora and Grabowski, 2002).

]]> 2022-03-09 16:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2086482696 J3ss_S https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2086485239 2022-03-09 16:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2086485239 https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2088308714 The severity of the temperature has no correlation to the seriousness of the illness]]> 2022-03-10 13:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2088308714 https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2088309489 Babies are not as adaptable as adults to temperature change. A baby's body surface is about three times greater than an adult's, compared to the weight of his/her body. Babies can lose heat rapidly, as much as four times more quickly than adults.

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Keep patient dry 

Keep patient away from draughts 

Keep patient away from cold surfaces 

Keep blinds closed 

Monitor temperature - ensure accurate readings

Only give antipyretics if child is distressed/uncomfortable. Antipyretics do not control fever.  

]]> 2022-03-10 13:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2088320520 https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2088325720 In the critically ill population, thermoregulation is often disrupted. This may be inadvertent (e.g. hypothermia in a trauma patient), part of a disease process such as fever for the therapeutic benefit, such as induced hypothermia after cardiac arrest. The close monitoring, manipulation and regulation of body temperature forms and important part of the care of critically ill patients]]> 2022-03-10 13:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2088325720 https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2088332765 Children are more sensitive to hypothermia because of their increased surface area-volume ratio.]]> 2022-03-10 13:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/J3ss_S/omuohvx8uhadymkl/wish/2088332765