Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common disease in infants and young children, which is caused by viruses. In the early stages of illness, the child may experience symptoms such as fever, cough, and runny nose, which are similar to a cold. As the condition progresses, the child's hands, feet, and mouth will develop herpes. So, how to treat a baby with hand, foot and mouth disease?
If parents notice symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in their baby, such as blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, they should immediately seek medical treatment for the child. After examination, doctors will adopt the most appropriate treatment method based on the different conditions of the child. The doctor will first ensure that the child's respiratory tract is unobstructed and usually administer oxygen to the baby. It will also ensure the patency of both veins and monitor breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
If the baby has respiratory dysfunction, the doctor will promptly perform endotracheal intubation, then use positive pressure mechanical ventilation, and give appropriate sedatives and analgesics. If the child has pulmonary edema and pulmonary hemorrhage, PEEP needs to be increased. At this time, frequent sputum aspiration should not be performed to avoid reducing respiratory pressure.
When treating hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is also important to protect the function of the child's vital organs and maintain a stable internal environment. Doctors will monitor changes in blood sugar and try to suppress gastric acid secretion as much as possible. At this time, gastric mucosal protectants or acid suppressants may be used. If the child has secondary infection, antibiotic treatment is necessary.
