In general, when the child’s fever temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃, then need to follow the doctor’s prescription oral antipyretic treatment. But there is a history of febrile convulsions when the baby temperature reaches 38 ℃ need to follow the doctor’s advice to use antipyretic drugs.
Fever is one of the most common clinical symptoms of pediatrics, pediatric body temperature center is not well developed, body temperature can be affected by a variety of factors. Normal body temperature is generally 36-37 ℃, 37.5-38 ℃ for low fever, 38.1-38.9 ℃ for moderate fever, 39-41 ℃ for high fever, ≥ 41 ℃ for ultra-high fever.
Generally speaking, if the child’s temperature does not exceed 38.5 ℃, it is not advisable to take antipyretic drugs, and physical cooling methods should be chosen, such as local application of antipyretic patches, lukewarm water baths, and more hydration. In the body temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃ and the child has obvious discomfort, can be based on physical cooling, with the doctor oral ibuprofen and acetaminophen and other antipyretic drugs treatment.
However, for children with a history of febrile convulsions, ibuprofen and acetaminophen are needed when the body temperature reaches 38℃.
It is recommended that children with fever be given both physical and medication to lower the temperature, taking into account the actual condition of the fever. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor and avoid self-medication.