Patient's question:
My baby was just born not long ago, a boy. Last night, he suddenly had a high fever. I gave him infant fever reducer, but it didn't work. My husband suggested trying physical cooling, but I'm worried it might not be suitable. So I want to ask, is physical cooling effective for newborns with fever?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, for newborn fever and discomfort issues, physical cooling should be carried out under medical guidance. Blood should be checked carefully to determine if the child has an inflammatory infection. If there is an abnormal infection, targeted anti-inflammatory drug treatment should be administered promptly. For minor cases, physical cooling can be performed. For specific cases, the treatment method should be determined based on the specific cause according to the doctor's advice, and the child's response should be observed.