Febrile seizures, Heat stroke,
delirium all due to fever, need rapid lowering of fever by bath or sponging
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Prevent dehydration at all costs as, it may require intravenous fluids
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High fever with delirium-Give
bath, sponging
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Febrile seizures.( fits
due to any fever in children less than 5 yrs)-Lower fever with bath ,
sponging. Do not give any thing orally. Clean mouth of secretions,
prevent tongue biting by inserting cloth on side. Call doctor. Give
'campose'-diazepam, per rectally if already trained by doctor.
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Unconscious patient:
Nil orally, maintain airway, call doctor.
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Dehydration with fever:
Give ORS (Oral rehydration therapy) if no vomiting, immediately seek
medical help if vomiting also present.
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Hemorrhagic rashes .Do not
panic, report to doctor immediately.
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Bleeding from nose due to high
fever. Press nasal septum for 10 minutes, Breathe through mouth and
spit out any blood through mouth. Control fever simultaneously.
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