Betterlife, The Diary Game (Monday, 31 May 2021): How to Care for Babies During Fever
How to Care for Babies During Fever
Today, I gave a lecture to the students of the Muhammadiyah College of Health (STIKES). This is the gateway to the Stikes, looks beautiful and clean
Image 2; Gateway to STIKES
Their seriousness in learning makes me satisfied. May they become professional nurses.
Images, 3 Students are serious studying in the classroom
They are very seriously learning about this title. How to Care for Babies During Fever
How to measure a baby's body temperature
There are many parents who feel restless when their baby has a fever. This is because of curiosity and worries about the symptoms of fever that become babies. The condition in babies is actually a common problem because they do not have immunity. Usually, babies around 3 months of age do not have an immune system. At an age that is susceptible to germs or viruses that can attack babies and can cause damage to body tissues. To ensure the conditions that you should choose (1x 24) hours, take it to the doctor if the temperature hasn't dropped, for medical examination and action. Are infected with meningitis or pneumonia. In babies do not show definite signs if they have an infection.
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Recognize the causes of fever in babies
You must be aware of the baby's condition and need attention and care for the baby's temperature. Parents should pay attention to the following necessary symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Restless
- Shortness of breath
- Fussy,
- Seizures
- Vomiting
- Have a rash
- Lethargic and dare not,
- There is no appetite for food, drink
- No response as usual.
- There is no appetite for food and drink
- Hydrated, dry mouth, cry but no tears.
How to Measure Baby's Body Temperature
- Measure the baby's temperature with a thermometer
- Place the thermometer in the armpit, mouth, or ear, and the more accurate one is through the anus.
- Make sure your baby is lying in your arms, apply petroleum jelly on the thermometer, then insert it into the anus about an inch deep.
- Wait about 2 minutes, or if you use a digital thermometer wait for the alarm sound.
- The baby's body temperature is considered normal in the range of 36-37 degrees Celsius, if it is more then it needs control and attention from its parents or baby caretakers.
How to Overcome Fever in Babies
B. Questions
Task One; Before reading:
You are asked to explore initial knowledge related to the text.
- How to take care of a baby when he has a fever? =
- Where are the locations to measure the baby's temperature?
- Where is a more accurate place to take a baby's temperature?
- What is the sign of the baby's temperature when you take the baby's temperature with a digital thermometer?
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Task two. Whilst Reading. You may find in the text to answer these questions.
- Mention the age limit for babies who do not have immunity= Infants aged 3 months and under
- How to deal with fever in babies, if it occurs in the middle of the night at home in your house? = ...
- Where are the locations to measure the baby's temperature?
- Where is a more accurate place to take a baby's temperature?
- What is the sign of the baby's temperature when you take the baby's temperature with a digital thermometer?
Task Three. To answer this task, you may use your opinion but related this text,
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