Several physical methods for reducing fever in children

Children's bodies are particularly fragile, so now many families are unwilling to take medicine or inject saline solution when their children have a fever, because these methods will cause harm to the child's young body. Therefore, they want to improve the condition as soon as possible through some physical fever-reducing methods. So what are some physical fever-reducing methods suitable for children? Let's take a look at the following introduction.

1. Cold compress on the head: Cold compress on the head is suitable for children with general fever whose body temperature is not particularly high. The method is to soak a towel with cold water and apply it to the child's forehead, changing it every 5 to 10 minutes. You can also fill a water bag with cold water and place it under your head.

2. Warm water bath: Warm water bath is suitable for cooling down children with high fever. The method is to wipe the child's skin all over the body with warm water at about 32℃ to 34℃. The wiping time can be slightly longer in areas with rich blood vessels, such as the armpits, groin, and fossa, to help dissipate heat. The chest, abdomen and other areas are sensitive to cold stimulation, so it is best not to wipe them. If a child with a rash has a fever, do not use warm water baths to cool him down.

3. Alcohol bath: Alcohol bath is suitable for children with high fever. The method is to use 30% to 50% concentration of alcohol. If there is no alcohol, you can use white wine instead. Soak a small towel in it and wipe the child's neck, limbs, back, palms and soles of the feet. Pay special attention to wiping the armpits, elbows, groin and other areas rich in blood vessels. Note that alcohol baths should not be used for rash diseases such as measles.

4. Cold saline enema: Cold saline enema has a significant cooling effect, but it is not suitable for home use. The method is to take 200-300mL of normal saline, the temperature should be 4℃-6℃, wipe the anal tube with glycerin or other lubricating oil and then insert it into the anus, then inject or pour the prepared saline with a syringe. After pouring, the child's anus needs to be clamped by hand for about 10 minutes to prevent the saline from being discharged.

There are several physical fever-reducing methods suitable for children. I believe that through the above introduction, you already have a comprehensive understanding. Therefore, for parents, in order to make their children with fever recover as soon as possible, they must master the above physical fever therapies as soon as possible. When your child has a fever, you can use physical methods to reduce the fever as soon as possible.