Understanding Fever and Body Temperature [electronic resource] : A Cross-disciplinary Approach to Clinical Practice /
Grodzinsky, Ewa.editor.
Sund Levander, Märta.editor.
This book uses problem-based learning (PBL) to give an interdisciplinary overview of the concept of fever. Sund-Levander and Grodzinsky approach fever in a broader perspective than is traditionally adopted, considering human thermal responses, the development of thermometry, thermoregulation as influenced by heat transfers and thermal gradients, and the relevance and implications of thermal measures as a diagnostic tool in clinical practice. The book is based on research in the fields of physiology, immunology, laboratory science, nursing care, and metrology, as well as a consideration of groundbreaking technological and scientific developments. To facilitate learning, the authors have included scenarios in the form of realistic situations from clinical practice, to be reflected on from an inter-professional perspective in clinical practice, and in advanced education of health care professionals, laboratory scientists, and technicians.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents -- About the Authors -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Understanding Fever and Body Temperature -- Chapter 2: History of Body Temperature -- Chapter 3: History of the Thermometer -- Chapter 4: Technical Accuracy -- Chapter 5: Thermoregulation of the Human Body -- Chapter 6: Physiological and Immunological Activity -- Chapter 7: Assessment and Evaluation of Body Temperature -- Chapter 8: Physiological and Inflammatory Activity in Various Conditions -- Chapter 9: Clinical Implications -- Chapter 10: Conclusions -- Index.
This book uses problem-based learning (PBL) to give an interdisciplinary overview of the concept of fever. Sund-Levander and Grodzinsky approach fever in a broader perspective than is traditionally adopted, considering human thermal responses, the development of thermometry, thermoregulation as influenced by heat transfers and thermal gradients, and the relevance and implications of thermal measures as a diagnostic tool in clinical practice. The book is based on research in the fields of physiology, immunology, laboratory science, nursing care, and metrology, as well as a consideration of groundbreaking technological and scientific developments. To facilitate learning, the authors have included scenarios in the form of realistic situations from clinical practice, to be reflected on from an inter-professional perspective in clinical practice, and in advanced education of health care professionals, laboratory scientists, and technicians.
Health care management.
Health services administration.
Critical care medicine.
Nursing.
Primary care (Medicine).
Health Care Management.
Intensive / Critical Care Medicine.
Nursing.
Primary Care Medicine.
Primary Care Medicine.