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2023, Number 2

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Sal Jal 2023; 10 (2)

Fever: physical and other non-pharmacological alternatives for fever control in children

Pérez-Pacheco O, Pérez-Pacheco L, Reyes-Gómez U, Reyes-Hernández KL, Lara-Huerta J, Guerrero-Becerra M, Reyes-Hernández MU, López-Cruz G, Quero-Hernández A, Hernández-Magaña R, Reyes-Berlanga M, Reyes-Cruz MA

Language: Spanish
References: 21
Page: 101-108
PDF size: 177.39 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The integrated management of the febrile child involves multiple, but above all controversial, handling of fever. The physical means of cooling are part of these strategies. These methods combined with antipyretic drugs are generally preferred over many others. The present is a basic review of its application, results, contraindications and other controversial points. Although fever is always a real concern for parents, it is a primary attention strategy to explain that this manifestation always needs to be investigated and involving them in its application is basic.


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