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Physical methods for treating fever in children.

M Meremikwu1, A Oyo-Ita

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, University of Calabar, PMB 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. meremiku@skannet.com

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|June 14, 2003
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Tepid sponging can effectively reduce fever in children, especially when combined with antipyretic drugs. However, mild side effects like shivering may occur with physical cooling methods.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Health workers often recommend physical cooling methods for childhood fever.
  • Limited knowledge exists on the efficacy and comparative effectiveness of these methods versus antipyretic drugs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the benefits and harms of physical cooling methods for managing fever in children.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized trials.
  • Searched multiple databases including Cochrane, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL.
  • Assessed methodological quality and extracted data on fever reduction and adverse events.

Main Results:

  • Seven trials with 467 participants were included.

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  • Physical methods showed a higher proportion of children fever-free at one hour when used with antipyretics.
  • Mild adverse events like shivering were more common with physical methods.

    • Conclusions:

    • Tepid sponging demonstrates effectiveness in reducing fever in children.
    • Further research with larger trials is needed to confirm efficacy and safety.