Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child, and I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has been experiencing a series of issues, and I am very concerned, afraid that the condition will worsen. How should I handle intermittent fever of over 38 degrees?Doctor's answer:
The child's temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius and needs to be treated with fever-reducing medication. If it has been six hours since the last dose of Arthrex, another dose of Arthrex can be administered. If it has not been six hours, use Tylenol for fever reduction. Encourage the child to drink more water to help sweat and cool down. Alternatively, use a fever patch to apply to the forehead to aid in cooling. Hello, the process of the infant gradually adapting to life outside the mother's body is an important stage. The tissues and organs of newborns are not yet fully developed, and their ability to adapt to the external environment is low. Pay attention to keeping warm.