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Fever in the ICU

2. Fever, A Little History. Hippocrates recognized fever as a beneficial sign during infectionThomas Sydenham (1624-1689), English physician: ?Fever is Nature's engine which she brings into the field to remove her enemy." Fever therapy used in many societies world-wide. 3. Fever, Late 1800s. Liebermeister, German physicianFever is the regulation of body temperature at a higher levelFever dangerous if too high or prolongedAntipyretic drugs should be used only for high fevers or of long duration.

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Fever in the ICU

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