For parents, the baby's health is very important. The cold and fever is one of the common diseases of the baby. If the baby has a fever over 39 degrees, it should be treated in time. If the fever is over 38.5 degrees, you should take antipyretics as soon as possible, because it will be very troublesome once you burn pneumonia! So what about the baby's fever of 39 degrees?
Don't get rid of the fever right now
Most mothers always think that the fever must be relieved as soon as the child gets hot. However, although most of the causes of fever are due to microbial infection, it is also a normal reaction of the body to infection, so there is no need to urgently let him fever. There have been previous treatments for heat resistant microorganisms, such as Treponema pallidum, the pathogen of syphilis. Fever has many advantages, such as increased resistance to certain bacteria, more active function of white blood cells, and increased antibody.
Wait until the temperature is over 38-39 ℃, then prepare for antipyretic
Fever is the normal reaction of the body to infection, which can be said to be one of the defensive reactions. On the other hand, sometimes people lose their appetite due to fever, become listless all day, and sometimes even cause dizziness. However, the problems caused by the fever usually occur above the temperature of 38-39 ℃, so the antipyretic measures can be used at this time. There's nothing to worry about at about 37 ℃. If it's still alive and kicking above 38 ℃, it's better to wait for a moment and observe first.
Warm at the beginning of fever
At the beginning of high fever, when cold and shivering reactions occur, blankets should be covered to keep warm. When the temperature rises and the complexion turns ruddy, things covered should be reduced to help cool down. In addition, sweaty clothes should be replaced as soon as possible.
Sufficient water supply
The use of ice pillow and wet towel can make the body feel more comfortable though it has no effect on reducing fever. Wipe the armpit and groin for the baby to keep dry and cool. In fact, it is not helpful. Instead, it is better to give sufficient water to reduce fever. And if you encounter persistent high fever and no spirit, you can make children prone to syncope take antipyretics.
What kind of medicine does baby take for fever paracetamol (also known as paracetamol)
Usage: 10-15 mg / kg body weight, once every 4 hours, no more than 5 times every 24 hours.
Advantages: rapid and complete absorption, can produce antipyretic effect within 30 minutes after oral administration. The side effects are relatively small, basically no stimulation to gastrointestinal tract, no effect on platelet function and coagulation function, no renal toxicity, so the safety is relatively high. Doctors are usually used to this medicine for children under 2 years old. And it can be taken with milk and juice.
Disadvantages: Although the effect of fever reduction is fast, the time to control body temperature is shorter than other drugs, and the time to control fever reduction is about 2-4 hours.
Ibuprofen
Usage: it can be used for infantile fever abatement and relieve mild headache, sore throat and toothache caused by cold and flu. According to the weight of 5-10mg once, it can be reused every 6-8 hours if necessary, no more than 4 times every 24 hours.
Advantages: it and acetaminophen are two antipyretics recommended by the World Health Organization, and they are also relatively safe antipyretics. Its advantage is that the fever is stable and lasting, and the average time to control the fever is about 6 hours, up to 8 hours. Moreover, it is better than acetaminophen in the effect of high fever over 39 ℃.
Disadvantages: mild gastrointestinal discomfort, occasional skin rash and tinnitus, headache, influence on coagulation function and elevation of transferase, etc., as well as reports of gastrointestinal bleeding and aggravation of ulcer. It has also been reported that under the condition of dehydration, low blood volume and low cardiac output, it occasionally has reversible renal injury, and overdose may have side effects such as central nervous system inhibition and epilepsy. So it is usually used for children over 3 years old with high fever.
Nursing method of baby fever
The child has a fever. Don't hurry to cool down
First of all, don't be busy with fever relief, but find out the cause of the fever. Fever is not a disease. It's like an alarm clock to remind you of abnormal conditions inside your body. At the same time, fever is also a defensive measure for our body to deal with pathogenic microorganisms. To some extent, a proper fever is conducive to enhancing the resistance of the human body and eliminating pathogens. So if the child's fever is not high, don't rush to get rid of it immediately, or the real cause will be hidden.
There are many causes of fever in children. Fever may occur in upper respiratory tract infection, gastroenteritis, tonsillitis, pneumonia and all infectious diseases. In addition, children under one year old may also have fever due to urinary tract infection, gastrointestinal disease, hand foot mouth disease. Many cases have to be judged by doctors to know the real cause of fever.
Bacteria or viruses, two kinds of infection drugs are completely different
Generally speaking, bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of infection in babies. The treatment of fever caused by these two conditions is totally different. If it is bacterial infection, as long as antibiotics are selected, the treatment effect will be very good. If it is virus infection, there is no specific medicine, you can take viriling, Banlangen Granules, honeysuckle, etc. The fever of virus infection will drop by itself in a certain period of time. Do not grasp the eyebrows and beard because of fever, and use all kinds of medicine.
The baby has a fever. Don't mix the medicine
Whether or not to give children to take antipyretics, we need to weigh the pros and cons. Drugs can certainly improve your child's condition and make your baby more comfortable, but they are also likely to cause some side effects. The World Health Organization recommends that infants within two months should not use any antipyretic drugs. In general, drug antipyretic therapy should only be used for children with high fever. Take the method and dose according to the doctor's requirements. We suggest that children should be given antipyretics when their temperature is over 38.5 ℃. If your child has a history of febrile convulsions, you may as well give them antipyretics at 38 ℃.
In particular, it should be noted that many parents often mix different kinds of antipyretic drugs for their children. Some parents who are impatient do not reduce their fever for half an hour after taking oral drugs, but they also add suppositories. However, the durability of various drugs is different, and the mixture may make the efficacy overlap. As a result, the fever subsided so fast that the temperature dropped below 36 ℃. New problems arise. Parents can choose a antipyretic, familiar with its dosage and interval time, to use it easily.