A Randomized Controlled Trial of Defervescent Efficacy of Oral versus Rectal Paracetamol in a Pediatric Acute Care Setting

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Defervescent Efficacy of Oral versus Rectal Paracetamol in a Pediatric Acute Care Setting

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Objective: To assess the comparative efficacy of oral versus rectal paracetamol in reducing fever in a pediatric acute care setting. Methods: 200 children with body temperature >39oc were randomized to receive oral or rectal paracetamol, together with tepid sponging. Their body temperatures we...

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Main Authors: Chulathida Chomchai, Worapant Kriengsoontornkij, Suprapath Sonjaipanich, Gornmigar Winijkul, Jedsada Suwanwaree
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2016-01-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
Subjects:
Paracetamol
fever
rectal suppository
defervescence
Online Access:http://www.smj.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirirajmedj/index.php/smj/article/view/56/84

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