For parents, having a baby with a fever is a very painful thing, because if the baby has a fever due to physical discomfort, they will not listen and no matter how hard they try to coax them. Parents take care of their baby very seriously, and they also feel very distressed when they see the baby feeling uncomfortable. So what if the baby burns to 38.9 degrees?
Generally speaking, a baby's body temperature is higher than that of an adult. Therefore, when a baby's temperature drops below 38 degrees, doctors do not recommend giving them medication. Physical cooling is recommended by many doctors, which involves wiping the baby's entire body with a hot towel to stabilize the temperature. But once the baby exceeds 38.5 degrees, they need to go to the hospital for treatment, and at this time, the doctor will also prescribe antipyretic drugs to cool down the baby. When the baby's body temperature reaches 38.9 degrees, it becomes quite serious and requires timely medical treatment.
If a baby's fever reaches 38.9 degrees Celsius and they can seek medical attention in a timely manner, they should go to the hospital for examination. Of course, sometimes it is not possible to seek medical attention in a timely manner. Therefore, it is advisable to give the baby antipyretic medicine appropriately. In addition, physical cooling methods should be used to observe the child's physical condition at all times to see if there are symptoms of delayed development or spasms. If not, in addition to wiping the baby's neck, armpits, thighs with a warm towel, alcohol can also be used to wipe the baby's limbs, back, etc., which will have a good cooling effect.
When the antipyretic effect of medication does not improve and the body temperature cannot be seen to decrease after a period of physical cooling, it is not advisable to continue using it. It is necessary to promptly contact an ambulance to the hospital for examination and targeted treatment.
