Liebermeister's rule
Liebermeister's Rule
Liebermeister's rule (pronunciation: lee-ber-mice-ter's rule) is a medical principle that pertains to the relationship between fever and pulse rate in patients with infectious diseases.
Etymology
The rule is named after the German physician, Carl Liebermeister, who first described it in the late 19th century.
Definition
According to Liebermeister's rule, for every increase of 1 degree Celsius in body temperature, the pulse rate increases by approximately 8 to 10 beats per minute. This rule is generally applicable in febrile conditions caused by infectious diseases, but there are exceptions, particularly in cases of typhoid fever and brucellosis, where the pulse rate may not increase proportionately.
Related Terms
- Fever: An increase in body temperature above the normal range, often due to an underlying infection or disease.
- Pulse rate: The number of times the heart beats per minute.
- Infectious diseases: Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi.
- Typhoid fever: A serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi.
- Brucellosis: A bacterial infection that can lead to fever, joint pain and fatigue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Liebermeister's rule
- Wikipedia's article - Liebermeister's rule
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