Fever ~ Learn First Aid

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Normal body temperature is ranging between 36.6 to 37.2 c

Any increase in the body temperature may be controlled as follow:-

Tell the fevered person to have cold shower or u can make cold fomentations for him in

areas reach in blood supply as axilla and groin BUT not on the forehead as this is useless

and time wasting as this area not reach in blood supply

Then he has to receive any antipyretic to decrease the temperature

Taking aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol, Excedrin) will usually reduce a fever in adults.

It's better to decrease protein containing diet.

Get medical help in these cases:

If the child is 3 months or younger

If the child has a temperature of 39.4 c

If the adult has a temperature of at least 39.4 c or a ;temperature of 38.3 c that persists

for longer than 3 days

If severe headache, stiff neck, swelling of the throat or (mental confusion accompanies the

fever)

If you see unusual rashes or bite marks

If there are no apparent signs or symptoms except a :temperature of 38.3 c that lasts more

than 3 days or a low fever that lasts for several weeks