Why giving paracetamol to treat fever is not always appropriate
Pavan Amara Nurse, midwife and health journalist
The NHS advises treating temperatures of 38°C or above with paracetamol if there is discomfort, but it can be a complex issue
Fever, or pyrexia, is something nurses are familiar with – but how to manage it is not always clear.
Primary Health Care.
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doi: 10.7748/phc.34.6.8.s3
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