Many newborn children have unstable temperature regulation centers in their bodies, and their body temperature changes are more obvious and slightly higher than adults. Some parents who are not familiar with this situation may find that their child's temperature is already 37.5 ° C when measuring it, and they will be very worried if the child has a fever. So, is 37.5 ° C considered a fever in children? Let's learn about it together with the editor!
Does 37.5 degrees Celsius count as a fever for a child
The basal body temperature of a normal child is 36.9 ℃ -37.5 ℃. Children usually use three parts to measure their body temperature, namely the oral cavity, armpits, and anus. The normal body temperature at the anus is between 36.5 ℃ and 37.5 ℃; Between 36.2 ℃ and 37.3 ℃ in the oral cavity; The temperature at the armpit is between 35.9 ℃ and 37.2 ℃. After measurement, if the temperature exceeds the normal range by 0.5 ℃ or more, it is called fever, if it does not exceed 38 ℃, it is called low-grade fever, and if it exceeds 39 ℃, it is called high-grade fever.
What should I do if my child has a fever
1. Change the environment. Place the child in a cool and well ventilated area, reduce clothing and covers appropriately, and be careful not to hold the child tightly in the arms of adults to prevent heat from dissipating easily. For example, placing the child in an open room in summer can help reduce the child's heat.
2. Wet towel compress. Wipe the child's limbs with a warm towel or apply a wet towel to the forehead to help reduce fever.
3. Warm water bath. Bath, the water temperature should be 2-3 ℃ lower than the child's body temperature. You can also add a few drops of wind oil essence to the warm water and let the child's body soak in the water for 10-15 minutes. If conditions are limited and the child cannot be bathed, a warm wet towel can be used to repeatedly scrub the child's body for 10-15 minutes.
4. Repeatedly feed the child with water and try to let the child rest in bed.
After reading this article, I believe that parents have a better understanding of the changes in their children's body temperature and the methods for dealing with fever in children. In addition, if a child has a high fever, it is best to take the child to the hospital for examination and cooperate with the doctor for treatment to avoid damage to the child's body.
