Patient's question:
I used to hear that when you have a fever, you should cover yourself with blankets to sweat it out. Later, it was said that you should take off your clothes to dissipate heat. So, if you're wiping a patient's body, what temperature of water should you use? Should you use hot water to make them sweat, or warm water to lower the temperature of their skin surface?Doctor's answer:
Fever generally involves using warm water or alcohol for sponge baths to reduce the temperature of the skin surface. If the temperature is above 38.5°C, this method can be used. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, it is still necessary to provide the patient with fever-reducing medications in a timely manner. Additionally, fresh, damp clothing should be changed for the patient, and attention should be paid to preventing chills. The above is the recommendation on whether to use hot water or warm water for body wiping when fever occurs. Wishing you a speedy recovery.