Looking at your feverish child, you are very worried. What should I do if my baby has a fever?
Your anxiety is justified, because it is the increase in temperature that is one of the indicators of infectious and inflammatory processes. But do not panic and do not hurry to grab the medication! Remember that the "high degree" is in some way your ally. Benefit or harm?
You probably met in the literature the recommendation not to bring down the temperature, if it does not exceed 38 C. And this is not without reason: an increase in body temperature stimulates the protective links of the immune system, and also reduces the viability of some pathogenic bacteria. Thanks to the "stove effect", the release of interferon (its own antiviral protein) increases, and many viruses lose their ability to reproduce. However, the use of fever decreases as it grows beyond the borders of 39 C. The heart of the child has to strain more and more, because the elevated temperature indirectly stimulates the work of many internal organs. The baby becomes sluggish and drowsy. The body of the baby loses fluid, which threatens dehydration.
As antipyretics for children, paracetamol preparations (Panadol, Efferalgan, paracetamol suppositories) and ibuprofen (Nurofen) are allowed. For convenience, such products are released in the form of rectal suppositories and syrups, which are easier to dose. Carefully read the instructions. As a rule, a measuring spoon is applied to the syrup, which allows you to accurately and quickly calculate the dose of the medicine necessary for the baby.
If the baby rises a fever is worth taking action. The temperature rose and the thermometer shows 37.5 C, but the kid is so active that you did not even notice anything suspicious at first. Do not worry, do not interrupt his game - just watch the baby. If the temperature tends to rise further and this happens dramatically and quickly, the crumb will complain of a feeling of cold. Should I start drinking it off?
Of course, because this universal device , which is a natural detoxification tool, will help protect the child from dehydration. More often offer a baby over the age of a weak herbal or black tea with lemon, cranberry mors or just warm water. Breast more often put to the chest and drink more yourself. On the thermometer, the mark is 38 ° C. Try to move to bed: even if the baby is full of energy, do not now rush around the apartment. The little heart knocks much faster, do not tire him even more. It's time to read a book, listen to an audio fairy tale or just chat. Do not forget about the breaks to "tea", but with food now is better not to rush.
The skin of the baby's face turned pink and a sweat appeared on his forehead? Everything goes according to plan! Yes, the temperature is high, but the child's body tries to regulate it by means of enhanced heat transfer. The kid has become pale, the handles and legs are cold, despite the high indicators of the thermometer? This is an alarm!
How and what to shoot down
Temperature exceeded the mark of 38.5 C and tends to 39 C? Begin the rules of the four "No".
1. Do not underestimate the dose of the drug, otherwise it will not have the expected effect.
2. Do not overdose the drug: there is a possibility of development of various toxic reactions.
Z. Do not learn techniques, carefully study the recommendations in the manual.
4. DO NOT give the baby an antipyretic medication just "to prevent" a rise in temperature.
Take urgent measures to reduce it. Do not hurry to grab for the bottle with febrifuge: the good old "grandmother's" methods have not been canceled. Due to the physiology of children, a large dependence of body temperature on the temperature of the environment is observed. Cool the air - the fever will begin to decrease. Leave the window ajar. If you are afraid of a draft, open the window in the kitchen or in another room. Is the battery hot? Cover it with a wet sheet: so you can cope with the dryness of the air and cool the room a little. The temperature of the air, to which it is necessary to strive - 18 S. The maximum detour of the baby, it is desirable to get rid of the diaper. If the baby's skin is wet and hot to the touch, there is no pronounced pallor, use rubbing with cool water (about 30 ° C) - this is the safest remedy. Bear in mind that the zones of greatest heat transfer are axillary cavities, groin, neck, whiskey.
If the baby's fever rises, you can eat smaller portions, but more often. Tell him your favorite tale and try to calm him down.
White fever
The name accurately reflects the appearance of the baby. The paleness of the child is evident. He is shivering, his limbs are icy. Such manifestations cause a sharp spasm of blood vessels. No rubbing! On the contrary, cover the crumbs warmer, give warm tea and an age dose of antipyretics. If the condition of the baby does not improve, call a doctor. Children suffer a severe white fever.