2023-12-16 18:00:00
As soon as the thermometer rises, parents tend to panic. Even if the fever makes people fear the worst and requires monitoring, it is not necessarily serious. Anxious to bring it down, some parents apply actions that are not recommended.
The first aid kit is never far away in the event of a warm front. Ready to draw out the pipette of doliprane syrup, young parents are often looking for a way to go below the 38°C mark. Because it helps slow the multiplication of viruses and pathogenic bacteria, fever is nothing to worry about. Above all, we must take into account the child’s behavior and forget certain preconceived ideas.
Why is it better to avoid giving medications too quickly?
According to the High Authority of Health, it is better to wait a little before giving medicine to a feverish child. The rise in temperature turns out to be normal since it occurs in reaction to an inflammatory phenomenon.
Below 38.5°C, the use of doliprane in syrup form is not necessary. However, the general condition of the child must be taken into account. If he seems to be struggling with fever (drowsiness, headaches, lack of appetite, etc.), medication should be used. Monitoring day and night is necessary and if there is no improvement, it is best to consult a doctor.
As recommended by the High Authority of Health, it is useful to give doliprane to improve comfort if the fever persists for more than two days, if the child is less than three months old or if he suffers from a respiratory problem. particular health.
Undressing a feverish child and giving him a cold bath – bad ideas
Although a child with a fever appears to be hot, do not leave him in a diaper or pants because he risks shivering. On the other hand, a few layers of clothing can be removed.
And if chills appear on his skin, it is better not to cover the child further. The temperature of his room must be maintained between 20 and 22°C.
In the same vein, cold baths should be avoided. In addition to being unpleasant for the patient, it has no positive impact on body temperature. For small babies, it can even be dangerous. With a very fragile cardiovascular system, they are not immune to feeling unwell in a cool bath.
Beware of dehydration in children with fever
Forgetting to hydrate a child with a fever can sometimes have serious consequences. Dehydration can be life-threatening. If the patient is too young to show thirst, give him regular drinks of cool water or another beverage he enjoys. Even if your offspring is not demanding, offer them a drink often.
As the site reminds us action, infants are among the people most at risk. Due to a lack of water and mineral salts in the body, dehydration is easily recognized by the first symptoms such as dry lips and abnormal fatigue.
Emilie CARTIER for TF1 Info
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