Question
Female, 4 years old, my baby was normal during the day, but suddenly started to have a fever at night. I’m very worried and would like to know how to handle a child’s high fever syncope.
Answer
It is common for children with high fever to experience syncope and convulsions. To prevent such situations, it is necessary to cool the child down immediately when they have a fever. When the child’s body temperature drops below 38.5 degrees Celsius, the following measures can be taken for cooling: use ice packs or fever-reducing patches, cooperate Appropriate amount of fever-reducing medication, and gently wipe the child’s body with a towel to achieve cooling effects. If the fever persists, it is important to seek medical attention promptly, go to the hospital for a re-examination, and determine the cause of the illness for treatment.