Table 4.
Previous and current treatments prescribed for fever in patients with both acute pain and fever (N=446)
| Treatment prescribed, n (%) | Previous | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Non-pharmacological, N | 356 | 439 |
| Warm water bath | 121 (34.0) | 147 (33.5) |
| Administrate oral hydration frequently | 115 (32.3) | 214 (48.7) |
| Remove excess clothing and linens | 94 (26.4) | 145 (33.0) |
| Bed rest | 54 (15.2) | 100 (22.8) |
| Ventilate room | 37 (10.4) | 72 (16.4) |
| Other | 25 (7.0) | 17 (3.9) |
| Pharmacological, N | 356 | 439 |
| Paracetamol/acetaminophen | 242 (68.0) | 244 (55.6) |
| NSAIDs | 137 (38.5) | 217 (49.4) |
| Metamizole | 26 (7.3) | 36 (8.2) |
| Aspirin | 5 (1.4) | 2 (0.5) |
Notes: A total of 7/446 patients with both acute pain and fever (1.6%) were not prescribed any current treatment for their fever. Five missing values were reported for the patients with both conditions who were prescribed previous treatments, and among the remaining analyzed 441 patients, 85 (19.3%) were not prescribed any previous treatment for their fever. Multiple pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatments were possible for each patient.
Abbreviation: NSAIDs, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.