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An antipyretic (/ ˌ æ n t i p aɪ ˈ r ɛ t ɪ k /, from anti-'against' and pyretic 'feverish') is a substance that reduces fever. [1] Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus to override a prostaglandin-induced increase in temperature. [citation needed] The body then works to lower the temperature, which results in a reduction in fever.
Public health programs have significantly improved children's health over the past century through various initiatives and interventions. These programs have addressed key issues such as infant mortality, disease prevention, and access to local healthcare for mothers and their babies. By 1915 child health had become a priority.
Pediatric nursing is part of the nursing profession, specifically revolving around the care of neonates and children up to adolescence. The word, pediatrics, comes from the Greek words 'paedia' (child) and 'iatrike' (physician). [1] 'Paediatrics' is the British/Australian spelling, while 'pediatrics' is the American spelling.
Paracetamol should not be used solely to reduce body temperature; however, it may be considered for children with fever who appear distressed. [56] It does not prevent febrile seizures . [ 56 ] [ 57 ] It appears that 0.2 °C decrease of the body temperature in children after a standard dose of paracetamol is of questionable value, particularly ...
The second two levels form a taxonomy in which each intervention is grouped into 27 classes, and each class is grouped into six domains. An intent of this structure is to make it easier for a nurse to select an intervention for the situation, and to use a computer to describe the intervention in terms of standardized labels for classes and domains.
A core temperature above 41.5 °C, or below 33.5 °C, causes a fast decline in proper functioning of the body and may result in injury or death. [1] Intentional manipulation of body temperature has been studied as a treatment strategy for head injuries since the 1900s.
Often, children who are slow to warm up respond to seemingly minor changes in their environment with big reactions. They may refuse new activities or shadow their parent at a school function.
Rapid cooling methods such as an ice bath or a cold bath should be avoided as a method to lower the child's temperature, especially during a febrile seizure. [ 11 ] There is a decrease of recurrent febrile seizures with intermittent diazepam and phenobarbital but there is a high rate of adverse effects. [ 9 ]