Re: has a fever

October 16, 2003

Hi Jodi:-)

Sorry is ill. You do want to keep his fever down. With his

restricted pulmonary issue, a fever will make him breath even faster putting

more strain on his heart and it will make it more likely he will aspirate if

his breathing goes up any. Alternate the Motrin and Tylenol and monitor him

closely watch for a temp that does not go down with medicine or a tepid bath

and keep a watch out for retraction with . Watch for the grunting

that can happen when he can not get enough oxygen. He will loose more fluid

with a fever and if I remember right you have reduced his feeds during this

ear infection. Please watch him for dehydration. If he starts to act

leathergetic and is getting limp I would take him right to the ER. I would

also take him to the ER if he started grunting.

I am glad to hear he is up and around so I think he will probably be fine

but the above info is for if things change in the night.

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> Reply-To: RSS-Support

> Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 01:53:23 -0000

> To: RSS-Support

> Subject: has a fever

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> I need some advice. I have been checking 's temp. and it is

> right around 100 degrees. Should I be concerned? I know that he has

> an ear infection, but I worry about the blood sugar and him becoming

> dehydrated. I know I have heard bits and pieces about watching for

> these things, but I don't know the full story that involves our RSS

> kids. is acting alright right now. He was actually laughing

> and playing a little. He has been doing a lot of gagging and stuff

> like that. I am still running his feed, but it is down to 20 cc/hr

> from 22 cc/hr. Anyone have any thoughts? I did give him some

> motrin, and it seems to be what brought him around, but his temp. is

> still up there. Rod just checked it and it is down to 99.7. I just

> don't want to put him in any harm. Like I said before, I am new to

> this and I don't know all I need to about what to watch for. I just

> feel very helpless and uneducated right now.

>

> Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks to you that responded to

> the ear infection post. This is the second infection in 6 months.

> Other than that, he has been pretty healthy.

>

> Thanks again,

> Jodi R.

>

October 16, 2003

Jodi R.

Just having gone through Adam having a fever of 107 in June, I hear you!!!

I'm not a doctor but just another mom sitting here on a late Thursday night

thinking you might need someone to " hear " you.

For Adam (RSS) and my daughter (not RSS) a fever at 100 is something to

watch but is actually not even something that should be treated.........from

what I have read. A low grade fever is helpful in fighting any infection.

Now given it's late evening and he's going to bed (or is there by now) I

would give the motrim as well to keep the fever in check over the night.

For any child you are watching their behaviour as well. You mentioned that

he is acting normal in that he's laughing and moving around. A sick child

will be pretty still and lethargic with a fever that requires much concern.

Also you are giving him his feeds......that will keep him hydrated. As long

as he is getting fluids by whatever means you don't have to be concerned

with dehydration. Even if you were not feeding him but he was drinking his

bottles and/or eating popsicles.......you wouldn't have to worry about

dehydration.

Hopefully will have a good night's sleep and will be better in the

morning. Keep an eye on him (especially about an hour before the motrim

should be wearing off) to make sure the fever isn't climbing any higher. But

the best thing for him is the fluids (which you are doing) and a good

night's sleep. If you notice he gets lethargic tomorrow or will no longer

keep any fluids down......then call your doctor.

Hope that helps. Take care and rest tonight, caring for a sick child can be

so draining.

Debby

has a fever