Many children sometimes have a fever in the middle of the night, and at this time, parents must be very anxious because many clinics have already closed in the middle of the night and they have to go to large hospitals, and the road is far away. Actually, you can learn some simple methods to deal with it first, which can ensure that no accidents occur during this period. Let's take a look at what to do if a baby suddenly has a fever and weakened immunity.
What should I do if my baby suddenly has a fever and weakened immunity
1. Head cold and wet compress
Soak a soft towel in cold water at 20 ℃ -30 ℃, squeeze it slightly to prevent dripping, fold it and place it on the forehead. Replace it every 3-5 minutes.
2. Head ice pillow
Fill the ice bag with small ice cubes and a small amount of water until it is half full. Squeeze the ice bag to expel the air inside, press the bag tightly, and place it on the pillow after there is no water leakage.
3. Wipe with warm water or take a warm bath
Wipe the child's head, armpits, limbs or take a warm bath with a damp towel for 10-15 minutes, scrub the skin frequently, and promote heat dissipation.
4. Alcohol bath
Suitable for high temperature cooling. Prepare 200-300 milliliters of 20% -35% alcohol and rub the limbs and back. Do not rub the chest area, abdomen, back neck, and soles of the feet, as these areas are sensitive to cold and can cause adverse reactions. Newborns and infants with thin skin and abundant capillaries may experience alcohol poisoning due to skin absorption, and therefore should not use it.
How to determine if a child has a fever
1. Touch it
Regularly touching a baby's small hands and the back of their neck can not only check if their body temperature is normal, but more importantly, determine if their clothing is appropriate. Wearing too much or too little can be detrimental to their health and comfort.
2. Look at it
If a baby's face is flushed, lips are dry and hot, crying and restless, or there is no appetite, the baby is likely to have a fever. During fever, the body consumes a large amount of water. If the baby's urine volume is less than usual, and the urine is yellow and darker in color, the baby's body temperature may also increase.
3. Testing
Measuring body temperature with a thermometer is the most accurate method. Usually, using an anal thermometer to measure a baby's rectal temperature is more accurate (normal body temperature is 37 ℃~38 ℃), and it can also measure the baby's armpits or neck (normal body temperature is 36 ℃~37 ℃). The measured rectal temperature needs to be subtracted by 0.5 ℃, and the armpit and neck temperatures should be added by 0.5 ℃ to obtain the current body temperature of the baby. This way, the accurate body temperature and whether the baby has a fever can be determined.
As long as everyone can detect the baby's fever in a timely manner, it can still be treated well. You can first use the knowledge of what to do if the baby suddenly has a fever and weakened immunity introduced above to deal with it, and then go to the hospital for proper treatment. I believe this will definitely cure the child's illness. Don't be impatient, because impatience is useless.
