Fever is a warning sign in young children should not be underestimated. If your child feels hot or lethargic, you might want the body temperature. Children's bodies respond very well to the foot and do not always require medication or medical care. In this article learn how to call to make the temperature of your child, and when the physician.
Thermometers are often easier to use than the old mercury thermometers. Are better Result faster. I always read the instructions supplied with the thermometer, and never leave your child alone while taking off from the temperature.
Types of thermometers:
• ear and pacifier thermometers are designed to be used in a particular part of your child
• Regular digital thermometer in the mouth, armpit, or rectum are used.
Tips for the manufacture of temperature:
• Scale: Lubricate the tip of> Thermometer with Vaseline. Place the child face down on your knees or on her side in a fetal position on the bed. Insert the thermometer no more than an inch into the rectum. Stop when you feel resistance. Keep the thermometer in force until it beeps.
• Mouth: Wait 20 to 30 minutes after the child stopped to eat or drink. Put the tip of the thermometer under the tongue. Children should keep your mouth closed and breathe through the nose.Remove the tube.
• Appearance: Removal of clothing for children above the waist and place the thermometer under the armpit of the child. Thermometer should not touch the skin and clothing.
Age for babies, children less than three months, start with a temperature under the arm. If the axillary temperature is above 99 F (37.2 C), a second rectal temperature measurement. Infants and children up to three months with a rectal temperature greater than 100.4 F (38 C) requiring emergency medicalAttention.
For children from 3 months to 4 years to monitor the temperature with a thermometer or a rectal or electronic pacifier thermometer ear.
Children aged 4 years and older, an oral digital thermometer can be used on the tongue.
Whatever method you use, you must follow the instructions provided with the reading of the thermometer, and never disappointed the child unattended, taking the temperature.
When to call the doctor?
• Babiesless than three months with a temperature of 100.4 degrees F (38 C) or an older child with a fever for R 104 (40 C).
Keep your child to drink fluids. If he or she follows him and does not usually respond to the need to take medications, unless specifically prescribed by your doctor. However, if the child is listless, persistent vomiting or complaining of headaches or abdominal pain, ask your doctor or go to the emergency service. If you give fever-reducing drugs andthe child does not respond or if there is a feverish attack, consult a physician and / or emergency medical care.
Source: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Disclaimer: * This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any type of health problems. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always consult your doctor about any health problems, and especially before beginning any type ofTraining.
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