The purpose of this pilot study is to find out whether it is possible to work together with the body's own reactions, where the temperature goes up (fever), in a safe and controlled way.
The main question to answer is:
Is it practical and safe to allow higher body temperature (up to 39.5°C) as part of the treatment for critically ill patients with brain injury?
Patients with acute brain injury will be Placed in one of two groups: one where fever is treated to keep the temperature below 37.5°C, and one where fever is allowed up to 39.5°C.