Fever Sample Clauses

Fever. Definition: Normal body temperature is around 37ºC. A fever is defined as a body temperature of 38ºC (100ºF) or higher when measured orally, or 38.5ºC when taken under the armpit. In general, the height of the fever has little to do with the seriousness of the illness. How sick a child acts is what matters. 1. When deciding whether to check a child’s temperature, caregivers should be guided by signs of unwellness. These signs may include: • lethargy or irritability • uninterested in playing • not eating or drinking as usual • appears pale • shows obvious signs of pain or discomfort. 2. We will contact the parents immediately about an unwell child, with or without a fever, and advise the parents to take the child home as soon as possible and seek medical attention as appropriate. 3. Observe the child closely until the parents arrive. While waiting for the parents, we will offer the child extra fluids and remove most clothing to allow the body to cool. Encourage quiet activity. 4. If we are unable to contact the parents, we will attempt to reach the emergency contacts. If we are unable to contact either the parents or the emergency caregiver, we may consider administering acetaminophen (Guidelines for Use of Acetaminophen). 5. We will continue to try and reach the parents or emergency contacts. If we are unable to reach the parents or emergency contacts, and the child appears very ill, we will have the child assessed by a physician as soon as possible.