High Fever in Children
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High Fever in Children

Ocak 20267 min readDr. Sinem Sayan

In case of high fever, a warm shower, drinking plenty of fluids and reducing clothing are recommended.

WHAT IS FIRE? - 38°C and above - The body's defense against infection - Usually viral infection

FEVER REDUCTION:

1. PHYSICAL METHODS: - Warm shower (warm water, warm cloth) - Drink plenty of water - Light dressing - Room temperature (20-22°C) - Moisturizing

2. MEDICINE: - Paracetamol (every 6 hours) - Ibuprofen (every 8 hours, 6 months+) - With doctor's recommendation

WRONG METHODS: ❌ Do not drink alcohol ❌ Cold water bath ❌ Excessive coverage ❌ Aspirin (banned in children)

WHEN IS IT EMERGENCY? - Under 3 months and 38°C+ - 40°C and above - Change in consciousness - Seizure/seizure - With rash - Symptoms of dehydration

FIRE SEIZURE: - Normal between 6 months and 5 years old - Scary but harmless - Lay it on its side - Call 112 (if it is a first seizure)

NOTE: The cause of the fever is important, just reducing the fever is not enough.

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