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Update Date: 2010/06/08 00:10 Life Center / Comprehensive Report
When a baby at home has a fever, many parents, due to nervousness, immediately administer fever-reducing medication to their child. However, improper dosage can lead to irreversible tragedies! Recently, the emergency room at National Taiwan University Hospital has treated multiple cases of "Panadol" poisoning in young children.
In May of this year, the online platform "BabyHome Parenting Network" conducted a "Mom's Survey on Children's Fever Reduction." The results showed that over 60% of parents' immediate reaction when their baby has a fever is to use fever-reducing medication or suppositories. Dr. Zhou Yihong, a contracted physician at Zhongshan Hospital, stated that this reflects a serious lack of proper knowledge on handling such situations.
Regarding the correct approach to managing a child's fever, Dr. Zhou Yihong explained that fever in babies should be addressed in stages. If the fever does not exceed 38.5°C, non-medicinal methods should be prioritized, such as lowering room temperature, ensuring ventilation, increasing fluid intake, and giving lukewarm baths to promote detoxification. However, if the fever exceeds 38.5°C, auxiliary treatments like cooling patches can be considered. Administering fever-reducing medication too early or in excessive doses may harm the child's liver and kidneys.
Dr. Huang Limin, Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at National Taiwan University Hospital, noted that "Panadol" is the most commonly used fever-reducing and pain-relieving medication in Taiwan. Overdosing can increase liver burden, leading to poisoning and even liver damage. Recently, the hospital has treated several cases of young children poisoned by improper use of "Panadol." These children exhibited severe jaundice, nausea, vomiting, and overall weakness and were rushed to the emergency room by their families. Blood tests revealed significant liver damage, including partial necrosis.
Dr. Huang Yucheng, Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Linkou Chang Gung Children's Hospital, pointed out that fever in babies can actually help boost their immune system, so there is no need to rush to reduce the fever unless symptoms like rapid breathing or increased heart rate appear. In such cases, appropriate fever-reducing medication should be used under a doctor's guidance.
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Panadol Poisoning Risks Child's Liver Failure
When a baby at home has a fever, many parents, due to nervousness, immediately administer fever-reducing medication to their child. However, improper dosage can lead to irreversible tragedies! Recently, the emergency room at National Taiwan University Hospital has treated multiple cases of "Panadol" poisoning in young children.
In May of this year, the online platform "BabyHome Parenting Network" conducted a "Mom's Survey on Children's Fever Reduction." The results showed that over 60% of parents' immediate reaction when their baby has a fever is to use fever-reducing medication or suppositories. Dr. Zhou Yihong, a contracted physician at Zhongshan Hospital, stated that this reflects a serious lack of proper knowledge on handling such situations.
Regarding the correct approach to managing a child's fever, Dr. Zhou Yihong explained that fever in babies should be addressed in stages. If the fever does not exceed 38.5°C, non-medicinal methods should be prioritized, such as lowering room temperature, ensuring ventilation, increasing fluid intake, and giving lukewarm baths to promote detoxification. However, if the fever exceeds 38.5°C, auxiliary treatments like cooling patches can be considered. Administering fever-reducing medication too early or in excessive doses may harm the child's liver and kidneys.
Dr. Huang Limin, Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at National Taiwan University Hospital, noted that "Panadol" is the most commonly used fever-reducing and pain-relieving medication in Taiwan. Overdosing can increase liver burden, leading to poisoning and even liver damage. Recently, the hospital has treated several cases of young children poisoned by improper use of "Panadol." These children exhibited severe jaundice, nausea, vomiting, and overall weakness and were rushed to the emergency room by their families. Blood tests revealed significant liver damage, including partial necrosis.
Dr. Huang Yucheng, Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Linkou Chang Gung Children's Hospital, pointed out that fever in babies can actually help boost their immune system, so there is no need to rush to reduce the fever unless symptoms like rapid breathing or increased heart rate appear. In such cases, appropriate fever-reducing medication should be used under a doctor's guidance.
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ art……url/ d/ a/ 100608/ 17/ 271w7. html