High fever adult

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Fluids. Lukewarm sponge. Call 112 if confused, rash, or stiff neck.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT bundle in heavy blankets during high fever.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore altered mental status as "just fever."

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if confused, difficult to wake, stiff neck, or rash that does not fade.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say high fever with danger signs.

Confusion, stiff neck, petechial rash, or fever over 39.5°C with severe illness needs emergency care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Meningitis, sepsis, and malaria need urgent hospital treatment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Blood tests determine cause — do not rely on fever alone.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Support with fluids and cooling. Do not delay care for danger signs.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

Before you help: If possible, ask the person for permission before helping. If they cannot respond and are in danger, help anyway.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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