How to reduce fever in children of 38 degrees

When a baby has a fever, the baby's antibody production increases, metabolism is vigorous, and the ability to defend against disease is enhanced, but the fever can also cause discomfort to the baby. If the temperature is too high and the delay is too long, the body will consume too many nutrients, which may seriously affect the brain. If you find that your baby has a fever of 38 degrees, you must handle it with caution. So, how to reduce the fever of 38 degrees in children?

First, prepare warm water, soak a soft cloth, wipe the baby's neck first, then wipe along the shoulders, outside of the arms to the back of the hands. Next, from the armpits to the palms, from the thigh indentation along the inner thigh through the knees to the soles of the feet. From the outside of the thigh through the front of the knee to the dorsum of the foot or toes. Wipe repeatedly in this order until the skin surface turns red, usually for 3-4 minutes.

When wiping, be careful not to scratch the baby's skin. The armpits and thigh hollows are important locations where large blood vessels run, so focus on wiping to facilitate heat dissipation. When wiping, avoid wiping the chest and abdomen. Be prepared to cover your baby with blankets at all times. If your baby's complexion changes or he or she shows symptoms such as chills, stop giving him or her a bath immediately. Measure your baby's temperature half an hour after the alcohol bath and observe any changes. When the body temperature drops to 38 degrees, there is no need for a sponge bath to prevent collapse caused by excessive heat dissipation.

Warm water sponge bath is suitable for people with high fever. It can allow the skin to dissipate heat through conduction when stimulated. The capillaries will contract and expand, doubly promoting the dissipation of heat. The biggest difference between it and alcohol bath is that the bath liquid is different. Alcohol bath is done with 25%-30% alcohol, which is not suitable for people who are allergic to alcohol and may cause alcohol poisoning.