Table 8 FeSS Protocol Outcome Measures

• ^bFever Protocol

o Temperature monitored at least four times per day on day of admission^a

o Temperature monitored at least four times per day on day 2 of admission

o Temperature monitored at least four times per day on day 3 of admission

o Paracetamol (or other antipyretic) given for first temperature ≥37.5°C

o Paracetamol (or other antipyretic) given with 1 h from first temperature ≥37.5°C^a

• ^bHyperglycaemia (Sugar) Protocol

o Venous blood glucose level sample collected and sent to laboratory on admission to hospital

o Blood glucose levels (BGL) monitored at least four times per day on day of admission^a

o BGLs monitored at least four times per day on day 2 of admission

o BGLs monitored at least four times per day on day 3 of admission (if BGLs unstable)

o Insulin given for first BGL >10mmol/L

o Insulin given within 1 h from first BGL >10mmol/L^a

• ^bSwallow Protocol

o Formal swallow screen performed

o Failed screen and subsequently had swallow assessment

o Swallow screen performed within 4 h

o Swallow screen performed within 24 h^a

o Swallow assessment recorded

o Swallow screen recorded

o Swallow screen or assessment performed before being given oral medications, food, or fluids^a