High Fever

2021-03-20 13:32:09
Since Morning, My 18 months daughter is having high Fever 102.8., Since we take reading from underarms, I have added +1 to the reading, it was showing 101.8 Given Treatment : Paracetamol T 98 Medicine twice (difference of 4-5 hours). Glucose water of 200 ml.
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Give T98 drops every 6 hours. Lots of fluids. Do not over cloth the baby. Can do sponging with tap water if fever >102
Next Steps
if any new complaints develop or no improvement in fever in 2 days. take proper consultation

Answered2021-03-20 13:45:56

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Hi. Do not add 1 to the temperature. Give paracetamol 4-6 hrly if temperature more than 99.4 deg F.
Next Steps
Stop glucose water and give normal diet with plenty of liquids/ water.

Answered2021-03-20 17:21:10

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