What should I do if my 10-year-old child has a fever of 39 degrees?

Some time ago, a friend of mine said that his 10-year-old child had a fever of 39 degrees, but as a mother she didn’t know what to do. I believe that many people in life will encounter such a phenomenon as my friend, and they will definitely be very anxious at that time. So before that, you must have knowledge of this knowledge, so that you can make timely responses when encountering problems, and also help your baby regulate his body in time.

1. Apply ice or use an ice pillow: When the baby's body temperature is 38.5℃, place ice packs on the forehead, both sides of the neck, or on the armpits and bilateral groin areas. To make a homemade ice pack, put crushed ice into a plastic bag, add appropriate amount of cold water, squeeze out the air, and tie the bag. Or you can let your baby sleep with an ice pillow, which can help the baby dissipate local heat and reduce fever.

But be sure to wrap a layer of cloth around the ice bag to prevent local frostbite on the baby's skin. Generally, ice compresses and ice pillows are only suitable for older babies. For babies under 6 months old, you can use fever-reducing patches on the market to relieve the discomfort caused by high fever.

2. Warm and wet compress: This is also a good method, that is, apply a large warm and semi-dry towel to the baby's chest and abdomen, but pay attention to the room temperature to avoid cold.

In addition, you can also use a few slightly cool wet towels (about 25℃), wring them into half dry, and place them on the baby's forehead, neck, armpits and thighs for cold compress. Change them every 5 to 7 minutes, and the baby will feel very comfortable.

3. When the baby has a fever of 39 degrees, parents should use physical cooling methods and also use medication. The best choice of antipyretic medicine for babies is antipyretic suppositories. This suppository is inserted through the anus and is mainly absorbed by the rectum, so its effect is relatively fast. But it should be noted that the use of antipyretic suppositories has a strong antipyretic effect and can easily cause diarrhea in babies.

As a mother, you must know what to do when your child has a fever of 39 degrees. After all, a fever of 39 degrees is very dangerous for children. If you do not adjust it in time, it is likely to affect brain development. You will regret it then, so you must learn more about this knowledge in your daily life.