what to do for a 3mo. old baby w/ fever of 103.5........ahould i just take her on in to the E.R.?
2007-01-03 13:15:31 · 16 answers · asked by Momma An-g 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
thanks guys.....i gave her some tylenol, and a luke warm bath it dropped down to 102.1....waiting for the doc. to call bk....
2007-01-03 13:24:48 · update #1
Hi,
Yes. If you have time, give him tap water bath and take him to E.R.
this is high grade fever and may lead to fits or seizures. The focus or locus of infection should or must be identified. It may be just a tonsillitis or mild chest infection. but THOUROGH INVESTIGATION AND FEVER MANAGEMENT IS IMMINENT AND NECESSARY
REGARDS
2007-01-03 13:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Hashmi 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Anything over 102 is technically emergency room time but as a mother of teens I have been there and know that all they will do is give a super dose of tylenol and make you sit there forever while they retake her temp. I would try children's liquid tylenol as directed on the bottle every 4 hours through the night, also bathe her in barely warm water (not too cool but not hot). If it doesn't go down overnight then I would take her in to the Dr. in the morning. If she appears to have anything resembling a seizure (these can be brought on by high temps even if she has never had anything like it) then take her in or call 911 immediately.
2007-01-03 13:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by missyvixen1217 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The fever is still awfully high. I would take her on in to the emergency room. Its hard for a doctor to dignose on the phone. Its all in your instinct. Regardless of what the doctor says, if you still feel concerned, follow your gut. You know more about your own child than anyone, including your doctor. Good luck and i hope she feels better soon.
2007-01-03 13:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh, yes. Any baby of that age with a fever should be checked out by medical professionals. 103 for an infant is rather high.
2007-01-03 13:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by Kim A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
103.5 is high. I would seek medical attention, at least advice from a nurse. When the temp gets up in that range, the baby can have a febrile seizure, if they are prone to it.
2007-01-03 13:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by VirtualElvis 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
anything over 101 go right to the doctor. If the doctors office is closed, head to the emergency room!! that high of a temp can be fatal!
2007-01-03 13:17:24 · answer #6 · answered by seeingidog 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get her to the ER right now! Stop playing around, you should know things like this!
2007-01-03 13:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER...you don't want to risk it. Also call your pediatrician if there is an emergency service and let them know you are on your way to the hospital.
2007-01-03 13:18:06 · answer #8 · answered by kath_08012 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's so tiny to have that high a fever! ER would be where I'd head right away!!! GO!
2007-01-03 13:27:40 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Sweetmusic ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call her doctor then take her to the ER. Good Luck.
2007-01-03 13:17:41 · answer #10 · answered by CapeCodGram 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋