Suggest Treatment For Mild Hypothermia In Infants
This is mild hypothermia and rewarming is the treatment
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Hello
The temperature between 90 to 95 F is mild hypothermia. The infants are more prone to hypothermia due to immaturity of the thermoregulatory system.
The common causes of hypothermia are exposure to cold environment and overdosing of antipyratic. Some uncommon causes are thyroid hormone deficiency and consumption of few medicines.
The symptoms may be mild to severe depending on the patient's individual response and degree of hypothermia.The first symptom of hypothermia in infant is shivering(to increase the heat production).There may be shallow breathing,decreased activity,poor cry,nausea vomiting or slow pulse.
As he is suffering from croup, I would like to know whether you have given him extra dose of paracetamol(antipyratic)
If there is only shivering and there are no other symptoms.You can try rewarming at home,by shifting the baby to warmer area,proper clothing(most of the heat loss is from head,so head covering is must) and putting blanket to cover the body.Meticulous monitoring of temperature is must.
If there is progressive fall in temperature or there are other symptoms with decreased activity I would suggest you to consult your physician immediately.
I would be glad to answer if there is any further query.
Wish your son good health.
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Steroid and epinephrine nebulisation is needed
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Thanks for the query
Croup is caused by virus mainly para influenza.
Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate clinically that whether infection is bacterial or viral. So presumptive antibiotic treatment may be given initially.Once the investigation comes the management should be change accordingly.
The main treatment of croup is nebulisation with epinephrine, iv steroid and iv fluid to maintain hydration.
Sometimes during acute illness the temperature may drop.
If he is hospitalised you need not to worry.Be careful and monitor the temperature.
The croup illness usually improve within a week if not complicated.
I hope this answers your query.
I will be glad to answer if you have any further query.
Wish your child good health.
Regards