In daily life, it is always difficult to avoid a fever in children. For children, after experiencing fever symptoms, different children's physical reactions are different. Some children may experience seizure symptoms after a fever, which is very frightening for parents. So, what should children do if they have a fever and seizures? Today, the editor will talk about it.
What should I do if my child has a fever and convulsions
1. If the spasm lasts for more than 4 minutes, seek medical attention immediately. If it takes less than 4 minutes, you can wait for the child to feel better and take a short rest before going to the hospital.
2. Lie flat on the side without breaking your mouth: When the baby is convulsing, let them lie flat on the bed and lie on their side to allow them to breathe smoothly and prevent saliva or vomit from blocking their trachea. Do not attempt to open the child's mouth, as children who experience spasms due to fever or other reasons are not in danger of biting their own tongue.
3. Maintain an appropriate indoor temperature: Keep the room temperature between 25-27 ℃. You can place the child in an air-conditioned room or use an electric fan to gradually lower their body temperature. This way, the child will also feel more comfortable. But if their limbs are cold and shivering violently, it means they need warmth, so they need to be covered with a blanket.
4. Remove clothes: If the baby's limbs and hands are warm and sweaty, it indicates the need for heat dissipation and can wear less clothing.
5. Wiping warm water: During the period of relieving convulsions in babies, it is important to take cooling measures. Unfasten the baby's clothes and rub the baby's body up and down with a warm towel. This can dilate the blood vessels in the baby's skin and release body gas. In addition, when water vapor evaporates from the body surface, it also absorbs heat.
6. Drink plenty of water: to aid sweating and prevent dehydration. Water has the function of regulating temperature, which can lower body temperature and replenish the lost water in the baby's body.
