Symptoms of heatstroke in children

summary

Under what circumstances do moms need to suspect that children have heatstroke? If your child's Anal temperature or ear temperature exceeds 39 or even 40 degrees (axillary temperature or mouth temperature is not recommended, it is easy to underestimate the actual temperature), and the following phenomena are combined, the possibility of heatstroke should be highly suspected. Let's talk about the symptoms of children's heatstroke.

Symptoms of heatstroke in children

1. It's hot, but it may not sweat.

2. Skin is red, hot and dry.

3. Restlessness and crying, breathing and pulse acceleration; Then it will appear tired, even into convulsions or coma.

matters needing attention

1. Immediately move the baby to a well ventilated, cool and dry place, such as the corridor or under the shade of trees. 2. Let baby lie on his back, unbutton, take off or loosen clothes. If the baby's clothes have been soaked with sweat, you should change the baby's dry clothes in time, turn on the fan or air conditioner at the same time, so as to dissipate heat as soon as possible, but the wind should not blow directly on the baby. 3. Cool down quickly, so that the baby's temperature drops below 38 degrees. Specific measures are: cold compress the baby's head with a cool wet towel, or give the baby a warm bath. 4. Don't let the baby eat or drink water before he is conscious. After he is conscious, give him some decaffeinated cool drinks every 10 to 15 minutes, but don't give them if he has vomiting or unconsciousness. Can also let the baby drink mung bean soup, light salt water, etc.