There is no optimal treatment for babies with a fever of 38.5°C. If the child’s mental state is poor or there is a persistent rise in body temperature, treatment with antipyretic drugs such as ibuprofen is needed, and if the child’s mental state is good or the body temperature is gradually decreasing, then physical hypothermia should be considered.
Infant fever 38.5 ℃, it is recommended that the first observation of the baby’s mental state and body temperature whether there is a persistent rise, if there is a persistent rise, or poor mental state, such as drowsiness, loss of appetite and other symptoms, it is recommended that parents can use ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other antipyretic treatment.
On the other hand, if the body temperature has dropped, and the mental state is not different from the usual, it is recommended to prioritize physical cooling, such as using a warm towel to wipe the baby’s palms, feet and other locations.
If the baby’s fever symptoms do not ease, or accompanied by other symptoms, should go to the hospital in a timely manner, to clarify the cause and give targeted treatment. All of the above medications are recommended to be taken under the guidance of a doctor and should not be used on their own.