Physical cooling methods for adults at 38 degrees

  Fever is one of the more common symptoms, in general, the adult fever temperature does not exceed 38.5 ℃, it is not recommended to use drug therapy, physical cooling can achieve a better cooling effect, commonly used methods include alcohol wipe, cold compresses, etc., the specific operation method is as follows: 1, alcohol wipe Method: gauze or soft small towel wet with alcohol, wring to half dry, gently wipe the patient’s armpits, limbs, hands and feet Heart and other parts, need to pay attention to the alcohol concentration should not be too high, so as not to stimulate the skin.  Effect: When wiping the patient’s skin with alcohol, it can make the blood vessels dilate and increase the heat dissipation ability of the skin; because alcohol is volatile, it can absorb and take away the excess heat, which can make the body temperature drop and relieve the symptoms.  2.Cold compress Method: Place ice bags, cold towels or antipyretic patches on the forehead, top of the head, both sides of the neck, armpits, groin and other large blood vessels flowing through the patient.  Effect: Cold direct contact with the skin, through the physical effects of conduction and evaporation, so that the body temperature is reduced.  3, take a warm bath Method: pay attention to the temperature of the bath water control at about 26 ℃, the time should not be too long, about 10 minutes can be, after the bath should be timely dry the body surface of the water, to avoid catching cold again.  Effect: Taking a warm bath can take away the heat from the surface of the body and assist in reducing fever.