Whether to use ice packs or hot packs for children with fever

Fever is a common pediatric symptom, may be caused by respiratory infections, etc., can be symptomatic through physical cooling to reduce fever, generally recommended the use of lukewarm water wipes, do not recommend the use of ice packs on the forehead and other locations.
For children fever is a common symptom of a variety of diseases, elevated body temperature can make children produce dizziness, muscle aches and pains and other uncomfortable symptoms, some children may also have a convulsive symptoms, so there is a fever, the need for reasonable antipyretic.
Physical cooling can be carried out by increasing heat dissipation, which can improve the comfort of the child, such as warm towels on the forehead, warm baths, reducing the clothing worn, antipyretic patches, antipyretic blankets, fans and lowering the temperature of the room, etc. It is not recommended to use ice packs on the forehead and other locations.
Children with fever are advised to seek prompt medical attention and guidance from a specialist.