Techniques for temperature management

Temperature management has gained increased interest in the context of neurological diseases. This presentation will focus on techniques, possible areas of application and advantages/disadvantages. In fever management, application of ice-cold wet blankets and rubbing upper body with alcohol solution may typically be used in awake patients. In the intensive care setting application of ice-packs can be added when the patient is sedated. Main draw-backs are difficulties in regulating the degree of temperature lowering, high need of staff to apply physical cooling and patient discomfort. Control of shivering still r…