How does newborn fever 38 degrees do?
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In general, if the baby has a fever below 38.5 ℃, and this situation may lead to physical problems of the patient, it is recommended that only physical methods be used to help the baby cool down. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃, the baby will be given antipyretic. Now let me talk to you about how to deal with 38 degree fever of newborn?.
How does newborn fever 38 degrees do?
First: drink warm water, vegetable water and fruit juice. Give the baby drink more water, add body fluid, this is the most basic cooling method, and very effective and practical, suitable for all feverish baby. Do not give the baby cold water, drink warm water, because baby fever often accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms and cough, drink cold water will aggravate these accompanying symptoms.
Second: warm water bath. The water temperature should be adjusted from 27 ℃ to 37 ℃. Be careful not to give your baby a hot bath. Warm water bath is suitable for children with high fever. The method is to wipe the whole body skin of the child with warm water of about 32 ℃ - 34 ℃. Chest, abdomen and other parts are sensitive to cold stimulation, it is best not to wipe. Don't use warm water to cool children with fever.
Third: ice. Can be a small amount of appropriate use of ice, in the baby's forehead, neck on both sides, armpit, groin and other large blood vessels position ice or cold compress. But we must pay attention to the ice bag need to wrap a layer of cloth, in order to prevent local frostbite baby's skin, and the baby within 6 months should not be ice. The advantages and disadvantages of this method are still controversial. It is generally believed that the disadvantages of ice compress outweigh the advantages, because ice compress may cause capillary contraction of the baby's skin, hinder heat dissipation, and the body temperature will be higher, especially when accompanied by chills and chills.
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Feet can promote blood circulation and relieve discomfort. Another beauty of soaking your feet when your baby has a fever is that it helps to cool down.
