Fighting a fever without stress for parents

❓FEVER WHEN NEED TO BE CAREFUL? WHEN NEED A DOCTOR?

✓ Children under 3 months of age when the temperature is above 38 degrees should be examined.

✓ Children older than 3 months with fever, antipyretic response, happier when fever is reduced, but fever persists for > 48 hours.

✓ Your child has a fever with 1 of the following signs: convulsions, bleeding, skin rash, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, little urine, lethargy, refusal to drink water, looking very tired although it has been used to reduce fever, pain, sweating, cold hands and feet, weak pulse...

✓ Fever with a disease progression that is not consistent with the prognosis of the doctor re-examines immediately.

✓ Whenever your parents are worried about your medical condition.

❓ ARE YOU WONDERING IF YOU SHOULD GIVE YOUR CHILD A FRESH DRIVE? IS IT HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH, HARMFUL KIDS? IF USE, HOW TO USE IT?

It is not recommended that children take routine antipyretics when they have a fever and the body temperature rises > 38 degrees. Use antipyretic only when the child has an adverse reaction caused by the rage, making the child uncomfortable and tired.

There are currently two types of antipyretic drugs approved for use in children: the active ingredient is Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) and Ibuprofen.

✓ Paracetamol dose 10 - 15 mg/kg for 1 time antipyretic.

✓ Ibuprofen 5-10mg/kg body weight for 1 time antipyretic.

The activity of the two drugs with antipyretic effects does not seem to be significantly different. However, in Vietnam, where dengue fever is high in circulation, Ibuprofen is not recommended as a routine antipyretic because it can aggravate the hemorrhagic condition of dengue. To control the side effects of taking antipyretics, it is not recommended to use a combination of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen to reduce fever unless prescribed by a doctor, and the interval between 2 doses of antipyretics should not be less than 4 hours. That means no more than 6 times a day to reduce fever.

Sugar is used to reduce fever. There are 2 oral and rectal antipyretic preparations (mainly Paracetamol for children). There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of the 2 routes, mainly due to the convenience of use. for children, especially those who have difficulty taking medicine. But do not use rectal suppositories if the child has diarrhea.

❓ YOU HEAR EVERYONE SAY, ''FEVER IS GOOD''. SO WHEN WHEN DOES A FEVER BECOME A CHILD'S FEAR?

When fever, the body forces all functional organs to increase activity, increasing the child's heart rate and breathing rate. The body produces substances that cause muscle pain, headache, drowsiness and fatigue for the child.

Benign febrile convulsion is a generalized febrile convulsion. Much evidence shows no association between temperature thresholds and seizures. Does not cause sequelae or brain damage to children. Benign febrile seizures in children with febrile seizures have not been studied but be not associated with the later development of epilepsy.

Are you tired of all the information on the internet when you need to do this and not do that

✓ Take antipyretic when needed.

✓ Drink lots of water.

✓ Do not force the child to eat if the child refuses. Eat according to the needs and preferences of the child. Warm liquid foods such as soup and porridge will probably make the baby healthier and more comfortable.

✓ Wear loose, comfortable, cool clothes with goods sweat absorption.

✓ Shower and lie down as usual. But when the child has a high fever, you should turn off the air conditioner or increase the room temperature not to shiver. Cooling off or taking a cool bath is not to cool your baby down if this makes him more comfortable when he has a fever, you can do it.

✓ Do not bathe with alcohol, apply pounding leaves on your child's skin or drink... these methods can be harmful to your children.

Good luck to your parents ❤