What should I do if my child has a fever of 381 degrees?

Children are the focus of the entire family. Because children have relatively poor immunity, they are more likely to get sick. Fever in children is a very common condition, but many children have severe fever. When a child's fever reaches over 38 degrees, the situation is more serious, and many parents do not know how to deal with it. So, what should we do if our child has a fever of 381 degrees?

First, what should we do if a child has a fever of 381 degrees? But when we browse many related questions about what to do if a baby has a fever, they basically say that physical cooling is needed, and medicine should be taken if the temperature exceeds a certain degree. In fact, I personally think this statement is wrong, because at the beginning I used physical cooling method when my baby's temperature reached 38 degrees, which did not work at all. In the end I had to take medicine and have an IV. Later, every time the baby caught a cold, I would cool his body temperature down first. When it reached 38 degrees, he would take medicine immediately. If the temperature could not be controlled, he would get an IV drip.

Second, it is said that if you can avoid taking medicine, then don’t take it, and if you can take medicine, then don’t get an injection. Having said that, can the baby survive without taking medicine? Can the baby survive without injections? Don't be too idealistic, dear parents. Of course, this also depends on the individual situation of each baby. But I believe that babies don't have much resistance. Most parents now give their children common cold medicines, anti-inflammatory, heat-clearing and detoxifying medicines at home. In fact, these are basically enough. However, it is best to go to the hospital, but some tests are needed to thoroughly prescribe the right medicine. Finally, I hope that all parents will make rational decisions on how to treat their babies. If the cold is not particularly serious, just take some medicine at home and there is no need to be nervous. If it is really a high fever, then go to the hospital for examination.

What should you do if your child has a fever of 381 degrees? Generally, if the baby's fever is below 38.5℃, there is no need for antipyretic treatment, and physical cooling should be used; if the fever is above 38.5℃, appropriate drug antipyretic measures should be used. Physical cooling: Warm water bath, dip a towel in warm water (the water temperature should not be too hot to touch) and wipe the neck, armpits, and thighs for 5 to 10 minutes. You can also use a commercially available "cooling patch" (or a household ice pack) on the forehead to help dissipate heat and reduce temperature. Drug-induced fever reduction: When the above measures are not effective, oral antipyretics can be taken. Drink plenty of water and eat liquid foods, such as watermelon juice, to ensure that the body has sufficient energy and water. Ventilate more, pay attention to heat dissipation, wear loose clothes, and avoid wrapping yourself with a quilt. You can use air conditioning in the summer and control the room temperature at around 27℃. Remember to open windows regularly to allow air convection in the room. Getting more sleep and ensuring adequate sleep can help you recover from the illness.

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