What to do if the child has a fever of 385 degrees

Fever is very painful for many people, because it is much more serious than a common cold. Basically, people with fever are drowsy, which has a great impact on their work and study, as if they will faint in the next second. For children, they often have fever because of their weak bodies. Some parents are also very concerned about the changes in their children's body temperature after they have a fever. So what should they do when a child's fever reaches 38.5?

Step 1: Measure your body temperature regularly

A baby's fever is both a symptom and a defensive reaction. Fever is not a bad phenomenon. It means that the body is fighting against pathogens, so it consumes a lot of physical energy and the patient will become sleepy and weak. When the mother notices that the baby's temperature or behavior is unusual, she should monitor the baby's temperature in time.

Because the baby's body temperature center is not yet fully developed, the baby's body temperature is easily affected by the environment, so the baby's normal body temperature also varies from person to person. When the baby has a fever, the most important thing for mothers is to monitor the baby. When you feel that the baby's temperature is close to normal, you should measure the baby's temperature every hour or so and monitor the temperature changes. This way you can understand the baby's condition more carefully and accurately, and take corresponding cooling measures.

Measure your baby's temperature regularly, and of course, choose a convenient and accurate thermometer. At present, there are many types of thermometers available on the market, and the measuring parts are also different. So which one is the most suitable for children?

"When taking your baby's temperature, safety and accuracy are the most important." In terms of the material of the thermometer, it can be divided into three types: glass mercury thermometer, electronic thermometer, and infrared thermometer.

A mercury thermometer can keep the mercury column in its original position as body temperature rises, making it convenient for the user to observe at any time. However, this type of thermometer is not suitable for newborn babies and babies who like to move around. Electronic thermometers are thermistor thermometers and are the most commonly used thermometers in Europe and the United States. This thermal thermometer has a fast measurement speed, usually taking less than a minute.

Unlike mercury thermometers and electronic thermometers, infrared thermometers can obtain body temperature values ​​without direct contact with the measurement target. And the measurement time usually only takes a few seconds. For parents who pursue high efficiency, this is an excellent baby thermometer.

Step 2: Physical cooling

Generally speaking, there are three types of baby fever: low fever 37.5℃-38℃; moderate fever 38.1℃-39℃; high fever 39.1℃-40℃. Generally speaking, if the baby's body temperature is below 38.5℃, and he is not feeling particularly uncomfortable and in good spirits, that is, he eats, sleeps and plays as usual, the mother does not need to rush to give the baby medicine, and physical cooling is more appropriate.

Warm water bath: Wiping the whole body with a warm water towel is a good way to reduce the temperature and is also suitable for all babies with fever. The water temperature should be 32-34 ℃, and each wiping time should be more than 10 minutes. The key areas to wipe are the skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, elbows, groin, etc.

Cold compress: Use an ice bag, hot water bottle or plastic bag, fill it with cool or ice water; you can also soak a towel in cool or ice water and wring it dry before applying a wet compress. The places for placement are the back of the head, forehead, armpits, and thigh roots.

Lower the ambient temperature: You can open windows for ventilation, wear less and cover less, and open swaddling or wrapped bedding to lower the temperature. For infants under 3 months old, opening their clothes and quilts and letting them wear less clothes may have the effect of gradually reducing their temperature. Generally speaking, babies with high fever should not be covered with thick quilts and should wear less clothes.

Drink more water and urinate: Babies with fever should drink more water to increase urine volume, which can promote the excretion of toxins in the body. At the same time, attention should be paid to replenishing the electrolytes lost by the body. Mothers can let the baby drink some glucose water or light salt water appropriately.

Step 3: Choose medicines for children

When your baby's fever is around 38.5℃-39℃, you can first take the following physical cooling methods at home. At the same time, you should also consider letting your baby take antipyretics. Some mothers may think that since they have already given their children cold medicine, they do not need to give them antipyretics. However, cold medicine does not have the effect of reducing fever quickly, and once the baby's body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, it is easy to cause effects on the body.

Reasonable selection and use of antipyretics can relieve the discomfort caused by fever to the baby, so that the baby can eat and sleep normally, fight the disease, replenish enough energy and maintain physical strength. How to choose antipyretic drugs for children? Mothers can follow the following points.

Listen to the advice of professional doctors/pharmacists and pay attention to OTC and doctor-administered medications. OTC refers to drugs that do not require a doctor's prescription and can be purchased directly by consumers in pharmacies or drugstores. OTC drugs are drugs that have been used for a long time, have been proven to be effective, have stable quality, and can be safely used by non-medical professionals. When mothers buy antipyretic drugs for their babies, they can pay attention to whether they are marked with OTC.

Choose the right ingredients.

A fever-reducing medicine specially designed for children. Antipyretic drugs are specially designed for children, which is reflected not only in the safety and fast-acting ingredients, but also in the taste and packaging design of the drugs, such as more convenient dosage measurement and safer packaging. For delicate babies aged 0-2 years old, new mothers are recommended to choose a dropper, which has a more accurate dosage and is more convenient for feeding medicine! There is also a pigment-free formula designed specifically for infants and young children!

Choose medicines produced by big brands. Big brands not only have a certain reputation, but also have a mature supporting production chain, so the quality and safety of their medicines are more guaranteed.

If your baby's fever exceeds 38.5 degrees, the first thing you should do is to monitor the baby's fever in time and measure the baby's temperature every once in a while. At the same time, actively take physical cooling measures and choose appropriate medicines for the baby to take for treatment.