Baby Emergency Room Fever

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Baby emergency room fever. A rectal temperature of more than 100 4 f 38 c is considered a fever. If your child is between the ages of 90 days and 36 months old you should visit an emergency room near you if the fever temperature is above 102 2 degrees f or if the child s fever is accompanied by any of the following symptoms. Children with fever account for as many as 20 of pediatric emergency department ed visits and the underlying disorders in these cases range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses. Is younger than age 3 months and has a rectal temperature of 100 4 f 38 c or higher.

When your child has a fever and is difficult to wake up or is very sleepy. You should also seek emergency care if your baby s fever is accompanied by these symptoms. If your baby is less than 3 months old visit the er for a temperature above 100 4 degrees. When your child has difficulty breathing.

If your baby is 3 to 6 months old and has a temperature up to 102 f 38 9 c and seems sick or has a temperature higher than 102 f 38 9 c contact the doctor. Emergent management of pediatric patients with fever is a common challenge. Is under age 2 and has a fever that lasts longer than 48 hours. 2 3 infants younger than 2 months have unique risks for serious bacterial infections.

Infants over 28 days old may simply be sent home with a follow up visit to the emergency room or with their pediatrician if all testing is normal and the baby is feeding well. Difficulty waking up to be fed. When your child develops a rash that does not turn white when you push on it. When you suspect that your baby has a fever take your baby s temperature with a thermometer.

If your baby is younger than 3 months old contact the doctor for any fever. Is 3 to 12 months old and has a fever of 102 2 f 39 c or higher. Also talk to your child s provider or go to the emergency room if your child.