2006-10-29 12:34:18 · 27 answers · asked by kittykittykitty 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
She is my sister's child and is currently enroute to the E.R.
2006-10-29 12:39:48 · update #1
The kid needs to see a doctor, no question. But the other symptoms are what should determine if you go to the ER right now, or wait & call in the morning. If it's just the fever, or fever & rash, call in the A.M.. But if the baby has thick green mucous, or signs of respiratory distress (rapid, shallow breathing or retractions (the rib muscles become visible with each breath)), or if the baby is stiff & sensitive to light, take him/her in right now.
2006-10-29 12:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by lee_anne301 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children do run high temperatures. Have you given the child a baby suppository? You should always have them on hand for children that run fevers b/c they can't throw up a suppository, inserted in the rectum. This is basic parenting. It's good you are going to the hospital, they will give the child a suppository, and basically that's all they will be able to do. Childhood fevers under 5 can be ear infection, virus etc. Let them do blood work. In many cases they won't have an answer for you so don't be shocked if they tell you they don't know. Never give an infant liquid fervor meds. Also any form of an alcohol, water sponging is very dangerous and is "old school" medicine. It's only used in emergency circumstances.
2006-10-29 20:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by kam_1261 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was persistant spiking to 104.7 eery few hours no matter what I did to lower it or if I couldnt lower it ... Yes I would be at the ER as well. A high persistant temperature in a child can bring on seisures (even in children without seisure disorders) , it can cause brain damage, and can indicate an infection that is out of control and needs antibiotics immediately...
Better to err on the side of caution and visit the ER to find out the child is going to be just fine than wait and have it turn out to be a life or death decision and struggle that you may well lose...
2006-10-29 22:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your child is 103 you are supossed to take him or her to the emergency room! What are you doing online?! To bring down a temp you need to give a baby children's tylenol and children's motrin. Alternate the two. Plus give the child a luke warm bath. If that was my kid though I would take him or her to the E.R. Make sure it isn't Kawasaki. That starts with a high fever and has flu symptoms. It can be fatal and occurs in children 5 and younger.
2006-10-29 20:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by Jules 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You want to remain calm. But you should call the doctor if you haven't done so already. I would give the child some childrens tylenol or childrens mortin, make sure that the child is cool. If you have some cool patches use them. If not wipe down with cool cloth or give a cool bath.
2006-10-29 20:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by mrszook_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well of course especially since that is very high even for an adult. how was the temp taken??? orally, under the arm, or in the ear?? that will also have a lot to do with the temp. but still that is too high for a child
2006-10-30 03:32:17 · answer #6 · answered by mrs_trick_shot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would freak. My daughter just turned 2 today and has been to the ER 2 times w/a high fever. It's always better to be say than sorry.
2006-10-29 22:38:44 · answer #7 · answered by sweet mint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes E R asap... then a long night ahead.. Tylenol evey 4 hours.. Advil every 8 hours ( pedeatric doses) syringe the pedeolite.. or they will adive a I.V.. cool cloths on head and body ( I used baby wipes all night .. ( yes this happened to me , my son @ 10 months was in E.R with a temp. of 104.5.... very scarry)
2006-10-29 22:41:08 · answer #8 · answered by Lovebeingamom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Thank goodness the child is at the doctor's. Best wishes. I hope everything turns out OK.
2006-10-29 23:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take them to the dr. but to ease your mind a little my children have always gotten very high fevers when ill,. the dr always told me that up to 105 is ok. after that there is the possibility of seizures.
ps children can withstand higher temps than adults
2006-11-01 18:59:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋