When a baby has a fever, there are many ways to reduce it. If the fever is low-grade, it is generally recommended to choose physical fever reduction, and then use medication to reduce the fever when the fever is high. If using physics to reduce fever, you can wipe it with warm water or apply ice. Where should I wipe my baby's fever with warm water?
During a child's fever, physical methods can be used to cool down, but the prerequisite is that the child's body temperature should not exceed 38 ℃. Wiping the whole body with warm water is an effective cooling method. Wiping the whole body with warm water is suitable for children of all ages. The temperature of the water should be controlled between 32 ℃ and 34 ℃, and the wiping time should be more than ten minutes each time. The focus of wiping should be on areas with wrinkles on the skin, such as the neck, armpits, elbows, groin, palms, soles of the feet, etc. When wiping a child, it is necessary to apply a little bit of force, with a wiping time of more than ten minutes each time. Wipe every half hour to an hour. Do not wipe any damaged or infected areas of the skin.
Additionally, it is important to note that the chest, abdomen, and other areas are sensitive to cold stimuli and should not be wiped. Children with rash should not use warm water to cool down if they have a fever. Physical cooling is used for children, and the temperature of the surrounding environment is also very important. It is best to control the room temperature within 20 ℃ to 24 ℃, which is beneficial for a slow decrease in body temperature.
The principles for treating fever in babies are similar. Firstly, physical cooling is necessary, including drinking plenty of water, wiping the body with warm water, and applying fever reducing patches. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to consider using antipyretics and observe for any other symptoms.
