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Identifying sepsis: the body temperature signs to look for

It is not only high temperature nurses need to be alert for in suspected sepsis cases – low temperature can also be an indicator. Find out the signs and risks
Posted 22 July 2024 - 01:00
Image of an older male patient lying in a hospital bed having his temperature taken by a nurse using a digital thermometer
 
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