Temperature 101

The temperature is an important Vital Sign because extreme fluctuations can result in negative outcomes. .............................. Above are normal temperature measurements. Abnormal temperature measurements include:

• Above 99.3 °F = Febrile

• 100.4 °F = Fever

Extremely abnormal temperature measurements include:

• 105.8 °F & Over = Hyperthermia

• 95 °F & Under = Hypothermia

• And the chance of survival is diminished when body temperatures exceed 110 °F or fall below 84 °F

Abnormalities can be dangerous and life threatening BUT there are common factors that affect temperature such as:

• Climate

• Food

• Circadian Rhythm (Day Time Vs Night Time)

• Age

• Gender

• Exercise and Activity

• Emotions

• Illness or Injury

• Medication ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀

Common symptoms, treatments and phases of fever include:

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If you have a fever of 101.4 or above CONSULT A PHYSICIAN FOR CONCRETE DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE TREATMENTS ⠀⠀

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