Question
A 20-month-old boy weighing 23 jin has a swollen throat. He had a fever of 39.4 degrees Celsius at midnight last night and received an injection of Azithromycin at the hospital. Today, he was also given ceftriaxone and antiviral medications. What has been the history of treatment and its effectiveness? What kind of help do you need?
Answer
If the ceftriaxone injection was administered intravenously, there is no need for oral medication; if it was given by muscle injection, it can be taken again orally. Generally, after three days of medication, blood drug concentrations will gradually improve, and medication should continue tomorrow. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, there is no need for fever-reducing medication at this time; mainly focus on physical cooling (cooling), drink plenty of water, and use warm water or a very small amount of alcohol to wipe the neck, armpits, and inguinal areas to help lower the body temperature. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, use ibuprofen granules or other fever-reducing medications promptly, while also cooperate with physical cooling (cooling). The above suggestions are for the question regarding a “20-month-old boy with a swollen throat and fever at midnight,” hoping they are helpful to you. Wishing you good health!