fever clinic
Temperature screening facility
A fever clinic is a medical facility specifically for evaluating patients with fevers, typically established during disease outbreaks to screen potentially contagious individuals separately from general patient populations.
The term gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, when hospitals and health systems set up dedicated fever clinics to triage symptomatic patients: The hospital directed anyone with a temperature to the fever clinic in the parking structure.
Global disease outbreak
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
- COVID-19WHO-named 2019 coronavirus
- SARSViral pneumonia syndrome
surge capacity · contact tracing · quarantine · isolation · public health · infection control · PPE · containment
Examining to evaluate
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- blood workMedical fluid analysis
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- PCRDNA amplification technique
antigen test · thermometer · examination · consultation · physician · nurse practitioner · differential diagnosis · medical history
Evaluative selection process
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- vital signsMeasurable life indicators
- temperature checkMeasuring body heat level
- prioritizationRanking by importance
severity · triage nurse · waiting area · queue · intake · registration · rapid testing · classification
Fever-reducing substances
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- restCessation of activity
prescription · medication · antibiotics · antiviral · recovery · follow-up · discharge instructions · home care
Portable fabric shelter
- field hospitalTemporary military medical facility
- mobile unitTransportable operational group
- drive-throughVehicle-accessible service lane
- pop-upAppearing suddenly, briefly
overflow · ventilation · signage · barriers · community center · makeshift
pandemic
Global disease outbreak
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
- COVID-19WHO-named 2019 coronavirus
SARS · surge capacity · contact tracing · quarantine · isolation · public health · infection control · PPE · containment · community spread
testing
Examining to evaluate
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- blood workMedical fluid analysis
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
PCR · antigen test · thermometer · examination · consultation · physician · nurse practitioner · differential diagnosis · medical history · pulse oximeter
screening
Evaluative selection process
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- vital signsMeasurable life indicators
- temperature checkMeasuring body heat level
prioritization · severity · triage nurse · waiting area · queue · intake · registration · rapid testing · classification · protocols
antipyretics
Fever-reducing substances
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
rest · prescription · medication · antibiotics · antiviral · recovery · follow-up · discharge instructions · home care · electrolytes
tent
Portable fabric shelter
- field hospitalTemporary military medical facility
- mobile unitTransportable operational group
- drive-throughVehicle-accessible service lane
pop-up · overflow · ventilation · signage · barriers · community center · makeshift
fever clinicemergency room
Hospital crisis department
emergency department · trauma center · ER · intensive care unit · general practice
fever cliniccancer center
Medical facility treating malignancies
NICU · oncology clinic · community health center · nursing home · long-term care facility
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