TEMPERATURE
Ideally 35.8-37 C and should be comparable with previous pre-dialysis recording
- Outside this range consider sepsis, hypothermia
- Ensure no obvious access infection following central venous access device protocol
- Question as to whether patient has been systematically unwell at home e.g. fevers, rigours, poor appetite
- Question patients with regards to localising symptoms of infection (e.g. ear, throat, coryzal, cough), diarrhoea, vomiting, urinary and skin breaks. Take skin swabs, urine cultures if indicated
- Follow blood culture procedure
- Discuss with unit consultant if concerns
RESPIRATORY RATE
Ideally 18-24 rpm
Outside this range consider fluid overload or other respiratory condition, sepsis
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