Under the epidemic situation, what to do once fever symptoms appear is the most concerned issue for the public? What is the body temperature that is medically recognized as fever? Once you have a fever, do you choose "hard resistance" or go to the hospital's fever clinic at the first time? Can going to the hospital lead to cross infection? What preparations do you need to make before you go?
Can a fever be hard to fight?
If it's just a common cold, it may pass in a few days. But if the fever lasts for 40 degrees, it may have an impact on the brain. In addition, if it is fever caused by infection, the aggravation of infection may induce septic shock; If it is fever caused by pneumonia, it may lead to respiratory failure; There is also fever caused by digestive tract diseases and so on.
So, which one can resist the fever that will pass in two days, and which one belongs to the severe fever that needs to go to the hospital?
Low heat at 37.3℃-38℃
38. 1℃-39℃ moderate fever
High fever at 39℃-4 1℃
Ultra-high fever exceeding 4 1℃.
How to measure your body temperature is a seemingly simple question, but have you done it right?
Pay attention to these conditions when measuring body temperature:
Is the higher the temperature, the more serious the disease is, and can low fever be hard to resist?
Some common respiratory tract infections can have high fever, while tuberculosis, tumor and endocarditis may also have low fever. Therefore, in addition to the temperature, you need to look at your own symptoms and comprehensively judge what causes the fever.
First, rule out whether you have a history of contact with Wuhan, whether you have been in contact with a confirmed patient or a suspected patient in COVID-19. If you have a history of contact, or you are not clear about the history of contact, and you have symptoms of fever at the same time, you must seek medical advice promptly.
If you have no epidemiological history, your fever may be caused by the following infections:
Upper respiratory tract infection: runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose and sore throat.
Lower respiratory tract infection: cough, expectoration, chest tightness and dyspnea.
Gastrointestinal infection: diarrhea, stomachache and frequent defecation.
Urinary tract infection: frequent micturition, urgent micturition and dysuria.
If it's just an ordinary fever, how can we deal with it at home?
Experts suggest that you can take antipyretics if your body temperature is above 38.5 degrees; Physical cooling can be taken below 38.5 degrees.
What kind of fever needs urgent medical attention?
▼ When the body temperature continues to drop above 39 degrees, accompanied by systemic symptoms such as chills,
▼ COVID-19-related symptoms such as fever, fatigue, wheezing, chest tightness and dyspnea appear.
At present, there are 104 medical institutions with fever clinics in Beijing, and 20 designated hospitals with pneumonia in novel coronavirus. If you have symptoms such as the above two conditions, it is recommended that you seek medical advice in time during this special period.
What should I pay attention to when going to a fever clinic? We split it into three steps:
Before seeing a doctor: wear a mask and gloves. If you really don't feel comfortable, you can wear a hat and a shoe cover, carry your personal identification and previous prescriptions with you, and bring a spare bag if you vomit.
In the hospital: bring antibacterial hand gel and alcohol cotton pads, which can be scrubbed after seeing a doctor.
After returning home: wash your hands when you get home, hang your clothes in a ventilated place, and ventilate your home for half an hour. Put the masks, gloves and shoe covers back from the hospital in a closed plastic bag and throw them away.
List of designated hospitals for pneumonia in novel coronavirus, Beijing