Physical methods of fever reduction

  Physical fever reduction is the easiest, effective and safe way to reduce fever in addition to medication for patients with high fever. Generally fever does not exceed 38.5 ℃, the preferred physical cooling method to reduce fever. More physical cooling methods, including the following: 1, drink more water: fever, drink more water, not only to replenish the liquid, but also to speed up sweating, urination, promote the body’s toxins and metabolic waste discharge, to help the condition recover as soon as possible; 2, ice bag cold compress method: the right amount of ice into the ice bag, then add the right amount of water, outside wrapped in a layer of towels, placed on the patient’s forehead for about 15 minutes can be; 3, towel wet compress method: applicable to fever patients in addition to drug therapy. 3, towel wet compress method: for patients with low fever temperature, the cold water-soaked towel wrung into a semi-dry, put on the forehead or axilla, groin and other large blood vessels, to achieve cooling purposes; 4, warm water bath method: that is, the towel with warm water wipe the whole body, the water temperature of 32-34 ℃ is more appropriate, each wipe time control in 10-20 minutes, wipe the key parts of the neck, axilla, elbow 5, alcohol bath method: 100 ml of 75% alcohol, plus an equal amount of 27-30 ℃ warm water, wipe with a towel from the neck, rub from the top down to the armpits, elbows, groin; 6, hot water soaking feet: you can use a foot basin or small bucket soak feet for 20-30 minutes, pour 2/3 basin of water, the water temperature to 40 ℃ is appropriate, soaking can be gently massage the feet to reduce the fever bring discomfort.  If the effect of physical cooling is not satisfactory, it is recommended to seek medical advice and apply fever-reducing drugs under the guidance of a doctor.