Aust Crit Care
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Pharmacological versus non-pharmacological antipyretic treatments in febrile critically ill adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Fever is common in critically ill patients and there are myriad of antipyretic and cooling treatments used. A systematic review was undertaken of the safety and efficacy of methods used to reduce fever. ⋯ Additional studies are needed to explore and clarify the role of antipyretic treatments in febrile critically ill adult patients.