Fever in babies is a common occurrence, and when their resistance decreases, they are prone to fever. After a baby has a high fever, parents may be flustered and worried about the impact of the fever on the baby's body, but they may not dare to give medication indiscriminately. However, if a baby has a high fever, do not be careless. So what should be done when the baby has a fever of 39.7 degrees?
1. When a baby has a fever of 39.7, they can be fed some antipyretic medicine and then wiped with alcohol mixed with water to help their body dissipate heat. Generally, it is recommended to wipe the baby's armpits, neck, or hands and feet every half an hour, while also paying attention to the baby's body temperature.
2. When the baby has a high fever and body temperature, cold compress can be applied to reduce the fever. Apply a wet towel to the baby's forehead, hands, and feet, and change the towel every five minutes until the baby's body temperature drops.
3. After the baby has a fever, they can take a bath, but the water temperature should not be too hot or below body temperature, and the bath time should not be too long.
4. After the baby has a high fever, it is necessary to take off their clothes in a timely manner. Do not wear too much, as wearing too much can prevent heat dissipation and increase body temperature.
5. If the baby's body temperature still cannot be lowered using physical cooling methods, they should be taken to the hospital immediately. First, they should receive antipyretic injections, and then have their blood drawn to check their blood count. If you are worried about the impact of your baby's high fever, you can take them to the hospital for examination from the beginning to avoid other complications after the high fever.
