Continuous intravenous low-dose diclofenac sodium to control a central fever after ischemic stroke in the intensive care unit: a case report and review of the literature

Continuous intravenous low-dose diclofenac sodium to control a central fever after ischemic stroke in the intensive care unit: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Introduction Elevation in body temperature within the first 24 hours of ischemic stroke is fairly common and known to be associated with worse outcomes. Only after thoroughly ruling out infection and the noninfectious etiologies and in the appropriate clinical setting should the diagnosis o...

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Main Authors: L. G. Giaccari, M. C. Pace, M. B. Passavanti, P. Sansone, V. Esposito, C. Aurilio, V. Pota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Central fever
Ischemic stroke
Diclofenac sodium
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-019-2281-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-019-2281-7

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