Give the child antipyretics.
If the temperature is too high, it will cause more complications, or the child is crying, which is really uncomfortable. You can give the child antipyretics. If the fever is only moderate to low, it is recommended that no measures be taken. But if you have a high fever or other symptoms, you should take antipyretics. Merrill Lynch and Tylenol are antipyretics that can be given to babies. But it is still recommended to follow the doctor's advice. Ibuprofen is suitable for infants over 6 months old, but the dosage should also be taken according to the doctor's advice. Aspirin is not recommended for children under 18 years old, because it may lead to Reye syndrome (acute encephalopathy complicated with visceral steatosis syndrome). Fever drugs can be divided into suppository and oral administration, and appropriate dosage should be given according to the age and weight of children. Don't overdo it and don't take it at short intervals. You can record the time and dosage of the child's medication. If the child is already taking medicine prescribed by the doctor, ask the doctor before adding over-the-counter antipyretics to the child. If the child vomits as soon as he takes the medicine, it is recommended to use anal suppository. But be sure to look at the dose before use. If the fever does not drop after taking the medicine, it is recommended to seek medical advice in time.
Ask the doctor if the child needs to take antibiotics
Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial infections, but not viral infections. If antibiotics are used too frequently, bacteria in the body will develop drug resistance, and eventually antibiotics will fail. Therefore, it is now advocated to use less antibiotics. If children must use antibiotics, they must follow the doctor's advice to complete the whole course of treatment.
Understand the cause of fever
Fever is a normal reaction of the body and a warning signal, which helps us to find physical problems in time. There are many reasons for fever: bacterial infections, such as septic pharyngitis and otitis media caused by streptococcus infection, can cause fever and can be treated with antibiotics. Viral infections, such as colds, flu, chickenpox, measles, etc. It is usually impossible to treat with antibiotics. The only way is to wait for them to go through the whole course of disease, but appropriate intervention can be carried out on the superficial symptoms during the process. Virus infection is the main cause of fever in children under 2 years old, which usually lasts for 3-4 days. Teeth can also cause low fever. Vaccination sometimes leads to low fever. If the child is exposed to high temperature and has a fever caused by heatstroke collapse, this is a very urgent situation and should be treated immediately. Inflammation can also lead to fever, such as arthritis or other inflammation, and cancer.
Under what circumstances should I see a doctor?
Observe the child's situation at home, you can't be careless, ignore it, and you can't make a fuss because of a little illness. Going to the hospital also has the risk of cross infection. Usually, the younger the child, the higher the risk factor. Let me introduce you to children of different months with fever. What are the precautions? 0-3 months: When the temperature is above 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit), you should take your child to see a doctor, even if it is only a fever and there are no other symptoms. The baby under 2 months has a fever, no matter how high it is, you should see a doctor immediately. 3 months to 2 years old: 38.9 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit) can be observed at home. 3 months -2 years old: above 38.9 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit), need drugs to cool down. In particular, if you are accompanied by other symptoms and have a fever for more than one or two days, you should seek medical advice immediately.
Understand the characteristics of other diseases
Usually, parents will judge whether the child's condition is serious according to their own experience and intuition. Every child's body will react differently when dealing with different diseases, but parents can generally feel their abnormality. If the child is depressed, has poor appetite and is accompanied by drowsiness, then this is a sign of serious illness. If the child has symptoms such as disorientation, cyanosis around the mouth and fingertips, epilepsy, severe headache, stiff neck, difficulty walking, and respiratory disorders. , he should call 120 immediately.
Take the child's temperature with a thermometer.
The temperature measured by anus is the most accurate, and it can also be measured by armpit, but the temperature measured by armpit is the most inaccurate. But don't use the same thermometer to measure anus and armpit. You can also use an ear thermometer to measure your child's temperature from his ears, or you can use a forehead thermometer to measure his temperature from his forehead. The body temperature of infants is usually higher than that of adults, and the fluctuation is also greater than that of adults. This phenomenon occurs because their surface area and volume ratio are larger than those of adults, and their immune systems are not fully developed. The temperature of children under 2 years old is usually 36-37.2 degrees Celsius (97-99 degrees Fahrenheit). For children under 2 years old, 37.3-38.3 degrees Celsius (99- 100.9 degrees Fahrenheit) is a low-grade fever. If it burns above 38.4 degrees Celsius (10 1 Fahrenheit) and below 39.7 degrees Celsius (103.5 Fahrenheit), you should pay attention. Usually, children will be infected with viruses or germs at this time. When the temperature is above 39.8 degrees Celsius (103.6 degrees Fahrenheit), measures should be taken to reduce the temperature (some specific methods to reduce the temperature will be mentioned later). If the temperature can be lowered, you can wait until dawn to see the doctor. If you can't get down, you have to go to the emergency room overnight. Note: The fever mentioned in this article refers to simple fever without other complications. If the child is accompanied by other symptoms and has repeated fever, it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Give a baby a bath
Bathing can take away the temperature of children's body surface, which is a very effective physical cooling method. If you have given your child antipyretic drugs such as Merrill Lynch, it may take some time for the drugs to take effect. At this time, you can give your child a warm bath first. Bathe the child with warm water. Never use cold water, it is best to use water with a temperature slightly lower than the child's body temperature, and the effect is the best. Don't add alcohol to the bath water. This method has been advocated before, but it is no longer respected. You can also put a wet towel on your child's forehead to help cool down.
Give the child plenty of water.
Fever will dehydrate the body, which will lead to more physical problems, so give children plenty of water and eat more liquid food. Preferably boiled water. But if your child is determined not to drink boiled water, you can squeeze some juice and mix it with boiled water, or add a few drops of juice to boiled water to improve the taste. You can also give children tea soaked in plants (such as chamomile tea and mint tea) and electrolyte solution of Pedialyte, which can be drunk by children of any age. Pay close attention to the child's dehydration. The higher the temperature, the easier it is to dehydrate. The symptoms of dehydration in children are: thick, dark yellow and smelly urine; The frequency of urination is reduced (the interval between urination is more than 6 hours); Dry mouth and cleft lip, no tears when crying, sunken eye socket, etc. If the child has the above dehydration symptoms, he should seek medical attention immediately.
Reduce body surface temperature and room temperature
Dress the child in a thin shirt. If you wear too much, it is easy to cover the temperature in your body and it is not easy to give off. A loose thin shirt helps the air circulation on the body surface, and it is easier to take away the heat in the body. Keep a small blanket at hand in case the child feels cold. You can put an electric fan, don't blow it directly at the child, and control the time of turning on the electric fan, which will help the indoor air circulation and take away the heat from the child's body surface.
Summary: The above is what to do if the child has a fever and how to deal with it. I believe these methods are helpful to everyone. I remind everyone that the treatment of children's fever should be timely and must not be delayed.