What will help bring down the temperature in the child
What will help bring down the temperature in the child
The child's high body temperature accompaniesinfectious and viral diseases, its insignificant increase indicates the fight against infection and the development of immunity. When the body temperature rises to a level of 38-38.5 degrees, the child should be given timely help.
Instructions
1
Wipe the child's body with a cloth soaked in warm water. Pay special attention to the forehead, groin, armpits, popliteal cavities, ulnar folds.
2
Put the baby in a bath or wrap the calves with water rags, the temperature of which is at a maximum of 5 degrees below body temperature.
3
Ventilate the room. The room should have an air temperature of 18-20 degrees, so as not to cause overheating and heat shock. Make sure that there is no draft in the room.
4
If the child has a fever, then remove all excess clothing from him, especially the diaper. If the baby has chills, has cold hands and feet, then rub them and cover the baby with a blanket.
5
Have a baby. At a high temperature there is a rapid dehydration of the body and intoxication. Infant often give the breast, a child older water, herbal tea (chamomile, linden, fennel), compote of dried fruits, fruit drinks and juices diluted with water. Try to have the child drink at least a little, even if he refuses.
