After a newborn is born, there are open anterior and posterior halogen gates in the skull of the head. This is because when squeezing through the birth canal, the shape of the head can be changed through the halogen gate, making it easy to slide out of the birth canal. At the same time, during the growth process, the halogen gate has different protective effects on the baby's head, but it will gradually close. So, can the baby cover the halogen gate when they have a fever?
Can babies cover their fontanelle when they have a fever
1. There are several methods circulating among the people for reducing fever. Some people say to cover your feet with a blanket, some say to drink a bowl of ginger soup, some say to soak your feet in hot water, and so on. Based on the above statement, to summarize the essence, it is sweating. Another way is to control body temperature through physical cooling, such as wet compress cooling, by applying a wet cool towel on the patient's forehead and changing it frequently. Alternatively, alcohol bath can be used to wipe the body with a concentration of 25% to 50% alcohol, which evaporates and takes away body heat, thus dissipating body heat.
2. Fever is actually a "big cleaning" of the human body. When the human body is invaded by microorganisms or other substances such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc., foreign substances stimulate the human body and promote the production of an endogenous heat source substance, which acts on the hypothalamus of the human body, raises the body temperature setting point, and causes the body temperature to rise, commonly known as fever.
3. The body temperature changes, and various functions also change accordingly. At this time, the metabolism of the human body will accelerate, and the immune system will produce more white blood cells, macrophages, and inflammatory factors, sweeping away the invading substances that accumulate in the body from the body. Occasional fever can activate the human immune system, which is beneficial for enhancing the body's resistance.
What aspects should be paid attention to when a baby has a fever
1. I'm not sure when to take my temperature. Human body temperature varies at different times of the day, with the lowest temperature in the morning and the highest temperature in the afternoon or evening, and babies are no exception. To take the baby's temperature, wait until the baby is completely calm or 30 minutes after a meal before taking the temperature.
2. Use ear temperature measurement method. If the baby is under 5 years old, using rectal measurement is the best way to take his temperature. After 5 years old, oral temperature can be used to measure body temperature, and axillary temperature measurement can also be used. It is particularly suitable for babies with diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or sleeping.
3. Only focus on fever symptoms. The temperature regulation and control function within the baby's body is not yet fully developed. Sometimes, even when infected with minor illnesses, the body temperature can reach 40 degrees, but in more serious illnesses, it can only be measured as 38.3 degrees. Observing the baby's condition, one should not judge the severity of the condition based solely on body temperature like treating adults. It is also important to pay more attention to whether the baby's face, demeanor, and movements are abnormal.
When a baby has a fever, try not to cover the front door. Moreover, when a baby has a fever, be sure to first find the cause of the fever, whether it is a virus or catching a cold. After finding the cause of the fever, targeted treatment can be given. Moreover, when the baby has a fever, the front brine door also has the function of dissipating heat. If you hold the front brine door, it is easy to prevent the body from dissipating heat, which is not beneficial to the body.
