What should I do if my child has a fever of 43 degrees?

It is a very scary thing for a child to have a fever of 43 degrees. The highest fever in children is over 39 degrees. It is rare for a child to have a fever of 43 degrees. In such a situation, you should seek medical attention immediately and get an injection to control the condition. Just taking medicine is too slow and may affect the child's mind. If the fever still does not go down after the injection, you will need to use an IV drip to reduce the fever. Here are some tips on how to care for a child with a fever:

1. Rest

Increase rest time and ensure that children get enough sleep to enhance their disease resistance.

2. Observe body temperature

If the child's body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it means the child has a fever and physical cooling (warm water bath) or drug cooling should be performed immediately (preferably under the guidance of a doctor).

3. Diet

Children with colds often have poor appetite, so parents can arrange feeding time when the body temperature is close to normal after the fever subsides and give the children light, easily digestible food.

4. Stay hydrated

Especially when the fever is high, you should eat more to replenish the loss of water.

5. Wear appropriate clothing and bedding

Do not overdress or cover your child too much when he or she has a high fever, because on the one hand it will not dissipate heat easily and cause the body temperature to rise, and on the other hand it will make the child sweat too much and cause water loss. The correct approach is not to wear too many clothes when you have a fever. You should take off some clothes when you go to bed to avoid catching a cold after getting up. You can cover yourself with a little more quilt than usual, but you should reduce it in time after sweating.

During a fever, you must pay close attention to your child's diet; they are not allowed to eat snacks or sweets. It is best to eat light food, and drinking water is definitely necessary. If you drink more water during a fever, it can also help reduce the fever as soon as possible. After all, the body is dry and dehydrated when you have a fever, so it is best to drink hot water instead of cold water. After taking the medicine, lie down and wipe your body with a hot towel.