Fever is an inevitable disease phenomenon in children's growth process, such as common colds, viral infections, etc., which may cause fever. In fact, occasional fever in children is good for the body, and parents should not be too nervous. However, when a child has a high fever, attention should be paid. What should be done if the child has a fever of 37 degrees?
The normal body temperature of a child should be below 37.3 ℃. Although it is slightly higher than that of an adult, a temperature of 37.4 ℃ is still considered a fever. At this time, parents should not give their children any fever reducing drugs. They can cool their children down through physical methods. 37.4 ℃ is just a mild low-grade fever. Parents should give their children some warm water to stimulate their metabolism and help lower their body temperature.
There are many methods for physical cooling. If drinking warm water does not work, parents can also use the method of taking a warm water bath to cool down their children. When taking a bath, it is important to focus on wiping the areas where the child's major blood vessels pass through, such as the neck, groin, armpits, etc., which require repeated wiping to achieve better cooling effects.
While using physical methods to cool down their children, parents should also pay attention to monitoring changes in their children's body temperature. If parents notice that their child's body temperature is not decreasing but instead increasing, they need to take antipyretic medication in a timely manner when the temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃. After taking antipyretic medication, they should also seek medical attention promptly to avoid dangerous consequences caused by continuous temperature rise.
