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
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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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