What should I do if my child has recurrent fever of 39 degrees? At this point, it is recommended that parents do not waste any more time and seek medical attention promptly. If they cannot go to the hospital immediately, they need to observe the child's fever condition, such as delayed response, spasms, and no other abnormal reactions. Parents should take antipyretic medication and do some physical cooling at home first.
High fever with a body temperature above 39 ℃ can easily cause convulsions in children. Children under 6 months old should receive timely treatment for fever due to rapid changes in their condition. The World Health Organization recommends that infants under 2 months of age should be prohibited from using any antipyretic drugs. Infants and young children within 3 months should use medication with caution to reduce fever, and physical methods should be used more frequently to reduce fever. When the antipyretic effect of medication is not good or the body temperature exceeds 39 ℃ within two hours after medication antipyretic, physical methods should also be used to cool down. It takes some time for medication to take effect in reducing fever. When a child's body temperature suddenly exceeds 40 ℃, physical methods should be used immediately to reduce fever.
1. Warm water bath: Dip a towel in warm water (the water temperature should not be too hot) and wipe the neck, armpits, and thighs for 5-10 minutes. You can also use commercially available "antipyretic stickers" (or household ice packs) on your forehead to help dissipate heat and cool down.
2. Taking antipyretic medication: When a baby's fever exceeds 38.5 degrees, doctors may consider using oral or anal suppositories to reduce the fever. When the above physical measures are not obvious, oral antipyretics can be taken to cool down.
3. Ventilation and heat dissipation: ventilate more, pay attention to heat dissipation, wear loose clothing, and avoid wrapping with cotton quilts. Air conditioning can be used in summer, with room temperature controlled at around 27 ℃. Pay attention to opening windows for ventilation at regular intervals to promote air circulation in the room.
4. Ensure hydration: Drink plenty of water and consume liquid foods such as watermelon juice to ensure sufficient energy and hydration for the body.
5. Remove too much clothing: If the baby's limbs and hands are warm and sweating all over, it means they need to dissipate heat and can wear less clothing.
