Question

The two-month-old baby has a fever and keeps making noises, with a body temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius. Cold compress gel has been used for physical cooling, and the temperature dropped initially, but it rose again after ten to twenty minutes. Can the cold compress gel be used continuously? How often should it be used? When should you seek medical attention if the body temperature does not drop after using the cold compress gel for a certain period?

Answer

Cold compress patches are suitable for treating physical cooling and cold compress for bruising injuries, with each application using 1 to 3 patches, each patch lasting for 4 to 8 hours. The baby may have viral influenza and is not suitable for using this product. For a two-month-old baby with a fever, it is not advisable to use medication for cooling. It is recommended to use physical cooling methods, such as wiping the baby’s armpits, elbows, inguinal area, knee back, and chest and back with water at about 32 to 32 degrees Celsius, while patting to promote blood circulation. This usually takes 15 to 20 minutes, after which the baby should be dressed warmly and protective measures should be taken to enhance the cooling effect. These are the suggestions for the question “What should you do if a two-month-old baby has a fever and keeps making noises.” I hope this helps. Wishing you health!