Question
How should I handle a 2.5-year-old child who fell out of bed with a head injury and is experiencing symptoms like fever and vomiting?
Answer
When you discover that a child has fallen out of bed and sustained a head injury, immediately observe their mental state and body temperature. If the child is still able to move normally and has a normal body temperature after the injury, you can initially observe their subsequent condition. However, if the child exhibits symptoms such as fever and vomiting, it may be a sign of a head injury, and immediate medical attention with a CT scan of the head should be sought to rule out the possibility of intracranial hemorrhage. Additionally, if the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius and persists despite medication, you can use fever-reducing suppositories to alleviate symptoms. If the child is unable to swallow medication or is vomiting excessively, fever-reducing suppositories can be used instead of oral medication. If the fever subsides but the mental state does not improve after taking medication, immediate medical examination should also be sought.