Rectal temperature trends during 24 hours in a hot climate with and without nutritional support
Cisse, F.; Seck-Gassama, S.; Gueye, L.; Seck, D.; Samb, A.; Ndoye, R.; Martineaud, J.P.
Dakar Medical 42(1): 19-24
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0049-1101 PMID: 9827112 Document Number: 473909
A group of 22 young subjects staying in rest was studied in the aim to follow the nycthemeral evolution of the rectal temperature, according to two situations: 1) normal feeding, 2) absence of feeding. The use of drinking water was not limited. The experimentation was carried out in tropical area, Kédougou (Eastern Senegal), during a high period of temperature. The mean of day temperature was 38 degrees C and the night temperature, 22 degrees C. The skin and rectal temperature, the arterial pressure and the cardiac frequency were measured every three hours. The results showed a significant difference in the nycthemeral rythm of the rectal temperatures. The nocturnal temperatures were not different in the two conditions. We observed a significant elevation (delta = 0.31 +/- 0.18 degree C) of the diurne post prandial temperature. The results supported that the thermic modification observed during the experience were linked to the feed.