Table 2.
Previous and current treatments prescribed to patients with fever (N=1856)
| Treatment prescribed; n (%) | Previous | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Non-pharmacological; N | 1516 | 1817 |
| Warm water bath | 512 (33.8) | 627 (34.5) |
| Remove excess clothing and linens | 419 (27.6) | 706 (38.9) |
| Administrate oral hydration frequently | 387 (25.5) | 888 (48.9) |
| Bed rest | 159 (10.5) | 302 (16.6) |
| Ventilate room | 131 (8.6) | 311 (17.1) |
| Other | 83 (5.5) | 86 (4.7) |
| Pharmacological; N | 1516 | 1817 |
| Paracetamol/acetaminophen | 1073 (70.8) | 1165 (64.1) |
| NSAIDs | 544 (35.9) | 851 (46.8) |
| Metamizole | 61 (4.0) | 77 (4.2) |
| Aspirin | 19 (1.3) | 7 (0.4) |
Notes: Thirteen missing values were reported for patients with fever who were prescribed previous treatments, and among the remaining analyzed 1843 patients, 327 (17.7%) were not prescribed any previous treatment for their fever. A total of 39/1856 patients with fever (2.1%) were not prescribed any current treatment. Multiple pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatments were possible for each patient.
Abbreviation: NSAIDs, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.