What should I do if my child has a high fever?

In life, the most beautiful thing for a family is to have a child. Children are the hope of every parent, the flower of the country, and the future of a nation. Therefore, the healthy growth of every child is particularly important. Every parent takes good care of their children, fearing that their children may have problems of one kind or another. Not only does it make the children feel uncomfortable, it is also painful for parents. So what should we do if our child has a high fever?

Steps/Methods

1First, take off the clothes appropriately to help the baby dissipate heat. The traditional idea is that when a child has a fever, he or she should be wrapped tightly with clothes and quilts to "force" the sweat out. In fact, this is wrong. When children have a fever, they will shiver and parents may think that their children have chills, but in fact, this is because their increased body temperature causes convulsions. For example, if the baby wears two pieces of clothing normally, then when he has a high fever, he only needs to wear one piece. If it is a dry and cold winter in the north, you should wear less clothing indoors, but on the way to see a doctor, you still need to keep warm and windproof. Once you arrive at the hospital, you can then wear less clothing to help your baby cool down. Note that if the baby is already sweating, it is best not to take off his clothes immediately to prevent the baby from catching a cold and worsening the condition. After the sweat evaporates, you should help your baby take off his clothes.

2 If the baby's body temperature is above 38.5℃, the baby should be given antipyretics immediately. Taking antipyretics will not affect subsequent examinations in the hospital. Common antipyretic drugs on the market include Tylenol, Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc. Among them, Tylenol is relatively mild and generally takes effect gradually one hour after taking the medicine. Tylenol comes with a dropper for easy feeding. For babies under 1 year old, the dosage is about 0.8 ml per time. If the baby's body temperature is above 39.5℃, you can also choose Motrin and Ibuprofen, which are more effective. Do not take any antipyretic medicine more than 4 times a day, otherwise it will harm your baby's body.

3 After the examination, the cause of the disease is determined, so that parents will have a better idea of ​​the situation. Then just follow the doctor's instructions for care.

After seeing a doctor and determining the cause of the disease, it is recommended to use physical cooling methods as much as possible to help your baby lower his body temperature. This is also the advice of many pediatricians now because this cooling method is the safest. The general physical cooling method is:

Use warm water at about 37℃ to give your baby a sponge bath, focusing on the armpits, thighs, and knees. Use a little force until the baby's skin turns slightly red. Do not use too much force to rub the baby, because the baby's skin is very delicate, so avoid scratching the baby. The time for sponge bath should be controlled at about half an hour. It is not recommended to use alcohol to wipe the baby's body, as it will cause excessive irritation to the baby's skin. If alcohol is used for a long time, it may cause alcohol poisoning.

When the baby is sleeping at night or needs a long time to rest, if the body temperature is still above 38.5℃, you can give him antipyretics, because the baby needs enough sleep at this time, and constant bathing will affect the baby's rest. Therefore, antipyretics are only used to help your baby reduce his or her temperature when necessary, and should not be used lightly. Moreover, do not take any antipyretic medicine more than 4 times a day, otherwise it will harm the baby's body.

After reading the above introduction on what to do when a child has a high fever, I think everyone should have some understanding. When a child has a fever, the cause should be identified as soon as possible and the appropriate medicine should be prescribed. Do not blindly seek medical treatment or delay. Parents should always pay close attention to their children's health and pay close attention to their children's diet and sleep quality.