Using Vital Sign Flow Sheets Can Help to Identify Neoplastic Fever and Other Possible Causes in Oncology Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study

NF pattern. a) Once-daily single fever spikes, with peak time mainly at 9 am. b) Once-daily fever spike mingling with a few twice-daily fever spikes, with peak time mainly at 5 pm.

NF pattern. a) Twice-daily fever spikes, with peak time mainly at 9 am or 9 pm. b) Twice-daily fever spikes, with peak time mainly at 9 am or 9 pm.

Comparison of NF and infectious fever. a) NF: fever patterns showed transient pulse rates elevation at the time of postchemotherapy (CT) dexamethasone cessation. b) Infectious fever: fever patterns showed significant pulse rates elevation at the time of infectious period.

Comparison of NF and infectious fever. a) NF: complete fever lysis after naproxen given. b) Infectious fever: complete fever lysis after control of infection.