Physical methods to reduce fever include cold compresses, warm water baths and alcohol baths. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, medication should be given in combination with doctor’s advice.
1. Cold compress: you can wrap the ice bag with a towel and put it on the neck, armpits, groin and other parts of the large blood vessels exposed, which is conducive to lowering the temperature, and pay attention to avoid frostbite on the skin.
2. Warm water bath: use a clean towel in warm water, wring the towel, scrub the patient’s head, armpits, groin and other parts of the evaporation of water can be taken away from the body surface heat, can play a cooling effect.
3. Alcohol bath: use alcohol to wipe the patient’s groin, elbow, armpit and other parts of the large blood vessels, can help dissipate heat. Alcohol can be absorbed through the skin and is rarely used. Especially the elderly, children, should be avoided, so as not to cause alcohol poisoning.
Fever is related to a number of factors, and it is recommended to pay close attention to changes in body temperature. If the body temperature continues to not drop or rise, and accompanied by physical discomfort, it is recommended to actively go to the hospital for examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, the doctor will be given appropriate medication with the patient’s specific situation.