Question
A 3-year-old and 2-month-old baby began experiencing a fever on Friday, accompanied by inflammation. The baby has been receiving treatment with penicillin, but the condition has not improved. After an injection in the morning, the baby started having a fever again by noon, prompting the use of antipyretic suppositories. However, the effect of the antipyretics was not long-lasting, necessitating reapplication every four hours. The parents tried to cool the baby down physically by wiping their head and palms with warm water, but found the effect to be limited. In the evening, after taking more antipyretics, although the baby’s body temperature decreased, the parents noticed that the baby’s hands shook while using a spoon for dinner. The parents inquired whether this was a symptom caused by prolonged fever and asked for advice on how to handle this situation.
Answer
According to the parents’ description, the baby’s hand tremors may be due to exhaustion after the fever. During physical cooling, it is recommended to avoid wiping the palms and instead choose areas such as armpits, inguinal regions, and both sides of the neck. For the baby’s fever situation, it is suggested to closely monitor temperature changes and adjust the treatment plan under a doctor’s guidance. If the baby’s fever persists or other discomfort symptoms worsen, contact a doctor for further examination and treatment promptly. Additionally, it is important to ensure