Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could you please tell me how to treat a child with a fever of 37.7°C and cold hands and feet?Doctor's answer:
Physical cooling can be achieved by soaking a towel in cool water, gently wringing it until it stops dripping, and placing it on the child's forehead to prevent the head temperature from becoming too high. Alternatively, a towel dampened with alcohol or baijiu (Chinese liquor) mixed with an appropriate amount of warm water can be used to bathe the child (、、). These areas have major blood vessels passing through them, making it easier to dissipate body heat. It is important to keep the child warm during the wiping process.