Patient's question:
My son has had a high fever for three days. Today, he had a complete blood count done, and his white blood cell count was 12.3. The doctor gave him intravenous fluids. But now, right after finishing the infusion, his temperature has risen again to 39.5.Doctor's answer:
The baby has a high fever that won't go down. Everyone can try the following physical cooling methods to make the baby more comfortable.Warm water bathing or sponge bath: Loosen the baby's clothes, soak a towel in warm water, wring it out, and then wipe the baby's body. This can promote blood vessel dilation and help the body release heat. Additionally, as the water evaporates from the skin, it also carries away some heat.
Using cold compress: Soak a towel in cold water, wring it out, and place it on the baby's forehead. Once the towel warms up, replace it with a fresh one that has been soaked in cold water. This method of cold compress is convenient, easy to perform, and very effective for cooling down.
For older children, cold packs or ice packs can also be used, as long as the child can tolerate them and feels comfortable.