Patient's question:
The child had a fever five days ago, got an injection yesterday afternoon, and had another high fever last night. This morning, they received a drip of cefotetan, but by the afternoon, the fever returned to 39°C. Their hands and feet were cold, so they had their blood checked again. The doctor said the results were normal, and they took fever-reducing medication. However, the fever only dropped to 38.5°C. How can the doctor effectively reduce the fever urgently? Please, I really appreciate your help! Thank you so much!Doctor's answer:
How long has the baby been taking fever-reducing medication? Currently, warm water bathing can be used. Warm water bathing is a very effective method for reducing body temperature. The water temperature should be between 34-37℃ for optimal results, and each wipe should last for more than 10 minutes. The key areas for wiping are the skin folds, such as the neck, armpits, elbows, and groin. For high fever or older children, warm water baths can be used, with the water temperature slightly lower than body temperature. The baby's blood test results are normal, so pediatric Chireixiaoqing Granules can be added.