How to dissipate heat when baby has fever
Recently, baby fever has become one of the hot topics that parents pay attention to. Especially during the change of seasons or the period of high influenza incidence, how to correctly dissipate heat for babies has become an urgent need for many families. The following is a compilation of hot content about baby fever in the past 10 days on the Internet, and provides you with practical suggestions based on scientific methods.
1. Hot search topics related to baby fever in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Hot search keywords | Search volume trends |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What to do if your baby has a fever of 38.5℃ | soar |
| 2 | The correct method of physical cooling | Continued high |
| 3 | Precautions when using antipyretics | rise |
| 4 | Baby fever care at night | New |
| 5 | Reasons for recurring fever | stable |
2. Methods to dissipate heat in babies with fever
1. Physical cooling method
(1)Wipe with warm water: Use warm water at 32-34℃ to wipe large blood vessels such as the neck, armpits, groin, etc. Avoid using alcohol or ice water.
(2)Use of antipyretic patch: Choose children’s antipyretic patch, replace it every 4 hours, avoid eyes and wounds.
(3)Reduce clothes appropriately: Wear loose and breathable cotton clothing to avoid being too tightly wrapped and affecting heat dissipation.
| parts | Wiping time | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| forehead | 2-3 minutes | avoid eyes |
| neck | 1-2 minutes | Wipe gently |
| armpit | 3 minutes | raise arms |
2. Drug cooling
(1)Medication principles: Body temperature ≥38.5℃ (infants under 3 months old ≥38℃) must follow the doctor’s advice.
(2)Commonly used drugs: Acetaminophen (more than 3 months), ibuprofen (more than 6 months).
(3)Dosing interval: At least 4-6 hours apart, no more than 4 times in 24 hours.
3. Precautions
1.Monitor body temperature: Measure every 2 hours and record the body temperature change curve.
2.hydration: Feed warm water, breast milk or oral rehydration salts in small amounts and frequently.
3.Watch for symptoms: Seek medical attention immediately if convulsions, persistent drowsiness, vomiting, etc. occur.
4.environmental regulation: Keep the room temperature at 24-26℃ and the humidity at 50%-60%.
| body temperature range | Handling suggestions | Indications for medical treatment |
|---|---|---|
| 37.3-38℃ | Physical cooling + observation | Lasts more than 24 hours |
| 38.1-39℃ | Physical cooling + drugs | accompanied by other symptoms |
| ＞39℃ | seek medical attention immediately | Must be handled professionally |
4. Common misunderstandings
1.Cover sweat to reduce fever: May cause febrile convulsions, especially contraindicated in infants and young children.
2.alcohol bath: Can cause skin absorption and poisoning, and has been eliminated by the medical community.
3.Alternate medication: Mixing different antipyretics may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys.
4.Premature medication: Medication used during low-grade fever will mask the progression of the disease.
5. Expert advice
Based on recent interviews with pediatric experts:
1. Infants under 3 months old must seek medical attention immediately if they have a fever.
2. Fever is a process of immune response, focus on observing the mental state
3. Fever usually does not last more than 48 hours after vaccination
4. Pay attention to distinguish between heat syndrome and pathological fever in summer
Reminder: This article is for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific treatment. If your baby has a fever accompanied by symptoms such as rash, difficulty breathing, confusion, etc., be sure to go to the hospital emergency room immediately.
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