Diagnosis | Infant fever

Diagnosis Body temperature can be measured with a clinical thermometer either rectally in the buttocks, or orally in the mouth, armpit or ear. However, rectal measurement is recommended for small children, as it is by far the most accurate. Only in children over the age of 5 years should a measurement be taken by mouth. … Diagnosis | Infant fever

Prophylaxis | Infant fever

Prophylaxis It is usually hardly possible to completely protect small children from one or the other fever episode, because to avoid a fever, the triggering infection or inflammation must already be prevented. However, studies have shown that babies who have been breastfed until the end of their pregnancy have received full immunological maternity protection via … Prophylaxis | Infant fever

Heat-free at school

Definition If it gets particularly hot in summer, students may be given heat-free and may be dismissed from school or may not even have to come to school at all. Heat-free refers to the cancellation of school lessons due to particularly high outside temperatures. The power to decide whether or not to grant heat-free status … Heat-free at school

Are there any differences for primary and secondary school? | Heat-free at school

Are there any differences for primary and secondary school? The school laws of the federal states define more or less concretely which areas of the school are given heat-free access and under which conditions. A few federal states divide the first level of secondary education from the second level, and the second level, i.e. the … Are there any differences for primary and secondary school? | Heat-free at school

Causes of fever

Synonyms med. : hyperthermia , english: fever Introduction One speaks of fever if the body temperature exceeds the standard value of 37 degrees Celsius. In principle, different forms of fever are distinguished. A temperature below 38.5 degrees Celsius would be called a preliminary stage of fever and thus subfebrile. A temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius … Causes of fever

Bacterial diseases as a cause of fever | Causes of fever

Bacterial diseases as a cause of fever Bacterial diseases are sometimes accompanied by very high fever above 38.5° Celsius. Untreated, the symptoms usually do not improve, which is why treatment with antibiotic drugs is necessary. After antibiotic administration, the fever drops rapidly and the symptoms improve. Examples of bacterial diseases that cause fever include pneumonia … Bacterial diseases as a cause of fever | Causes of fever

Viral diseases as a cause of fever | Causes of fever

Viral diseases as a cause of fever Fever is a frequent accompanying symptom of viral diseases, whereby the body temperature rises only slightly to a maximum of 38.5° Celsius. Viral infections typically cause diseases such as sore throat, rhinitis or gastrointestinal infections (gastroenteritis). The majority of colds and most childhood illnesses are caused by viral … Viral diseases as a cause of fever | Causes of fever

Heat-free in the office

Introduction As temperatures rise and performance declines, many workers wonder what rights they have in hot weather. At school, ‘heat-free’ is pronounced much more often than at work. Nevertheless, there are circumstances in which employees can also be granted heat-free in the office. What are the requirements for heat-free in the office? The labor law … Heat-free in the office