Question
A parent inquired about their baby who has a fever of 47 degrees, who has already taken fever-reducing medication but then developed a fever again after 4 hours, and asked how to handle the situation.
Answer
The doctor responded that a fever of 47 degrees is impossible to measure with a thermometer and advised the parent to take the baby to the hospital for a detailed examination to determine the cause of the fever and receive appropriate treatment. Before going to the hospital, physical cooling methods can be used by wiping the baby’s entire body with water at approximately 32℃ to 36℃, until the body temperature clearly drops.