Ds was in the ER all night!

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Ds was in the ER all night!
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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 11:02am
dh and I could not keep ds' fever down yesterday. We had to do team work with ds because of the work commitment that hit yesterday. When I got ds his fever shot up to 105.6! That was after a cool bath, Tylenol, and juice. The Pediatrician told me to take him to ER. I sat in the waiting room of ER with both kids from 7:30 until after my dh met me just before 10. Then dh stay with ds in ER until 2 am. They are checking his blood for bacteria. They sent him home after giving him an IV which dh and I are unsure that was necessary. He still is running a fever, and is lethargic. My Ped is off today and the Ped's office has not called me back yet. I am so not happy with the service this Hospital provided!
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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 11:17am

How scary Shannon!!! What is his temp this morning?


I remember being hospitalized when I was 5 for high fever... they never did find out what caused it.


It sounds like he may have started to show signs of dehydration and that's why they gave him the IV. Hopefully the Dr's office will call you back soon!!!


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I found this info on WebMD.com:


Fever, Age 3 and Younger

Home Treatment



It can be hard to know whether you should call your health professional when your child has a fever, especially during the cold and flu season. The degree of the fever may not be related to the seriousness of the illness. The way your child looks and acts is a better guide than the thermometer. Most children will be less active when they have a fever.


If your child is comfortable and alert, eating well, drinking enough fluids, urinating normal amounts, and seems to be improving, home treatment without medication is all that is needed for a fever of 100 °F(37.8 °C) to 102 °F(38.9 °C). If you are unable to measure your child's temperature, look for other symptoms of illness and follow these home treatment measures.



  • Encourage your child to drink extra fluids or suck on Popsicles. Your child should be urinating at least every 6 to 8 hours.
  • Dress your child lightly, and do not wrap him or her in blankets. Dressing lightly will help your child's body cool down.

Keep your child comfortable

Lowering your child's temperature is important when the fever is causing discomfort. If the fever is higher than 102 °F(38.9 °C) and your child is uncomfortable:







Give a nonprescription medication to help relieve your child's pain or fever.





  • Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol
  • Ibuprofen, such as Pediprofen or Advil

Do not alternate ibuprofen and acetaminophen because of the possible risk of overdose. Studies have not shown any additional benefit by alternating these medications.




Be sure to follow these nonprescription medication precautions.





  • Carefully read and follow all label directions on the medication bottle and box.
  • Give, but do not exceed, the maximum recommended doses.
  • Do not give your child a medication if he or she has had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
  • If you have been told to avoid giving your child a medication, call your health professional before giving it.
  • Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 20 unless directed to do so by your health professional.
  • Do not give the following nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) unless directed to do so by your health professional:

    • Naproxen sodium (such as Aleve) to children younger than 12
    • Ketoprofen (such as Actron or Orudis) to children younger than 16


  • Try giving your child a sponge bath with lukewarm water. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol.
  • Keep encouraging your child to drink extra fluids.
  • Encourage quiet activities.
  • Watch for signs of dehydration.

Symptoms to Watch For During Home Treatment

Use the Check Your Symptoms section to evaluate your child's symptoms if any of the following occur during home treatment.



  • Your child has a temperature of 105 °F(40.6 °C) or higher.
  • You suspect your child has an extremely high fever.
  • Home treatment is not making your child feel better.
  • There is a significant decrease in your child's activity level or level of consciousness, or your child acts confused or struggles with you for no reason.
  • Signs of dehydration develop.
  • Pain develops or the pain becomes more severe.
  • Fever lasts longer than 72 hours.
  • Symptoms become more severe or frequent.





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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 12:13pm

Oh My, many hugs to you. Please let us know what you find out. Healing thoughts and prayers to you.

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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 2:18pm

Thanks for the info! I found some this part really interesting.... "Do not alternate ibuprofen and acetaminophen because of the possible risk of overdose. Studies have not shown any additional benefit by alternating these medications." I am going to have to research this some more because that is what I have done and have been told to do.

The problem with the IV was the ER Ped checked him out and said "he doesn't have any sign of being dehydrated". So dh understands as "he doesn't have any signs of being dehydrated." lol. Dh said the next things he knew the nurse came back and said the Ped was concerned ds was dehydrated and to give him an IV. I also told them that ds had been drinking and ate some dinner. It is too many conflicting messages. But hey, the kid is not running such a high fever since he has been home! How high was your fever when you were hospitalized? My ds tends to run high fevers!

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Registered: 09-21-2004
Tue, 08-30-2005 - 3:57pm

Shannon I hope he feels well soon! It is so scary when they get such a high fever like that.


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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 4:37pm
How horrible.
I hope he is feeling better today.
It is scary when they get that sick. Dalton had a fever that high once and I almost lost it.
Hope he is better soon and that they find out what is wrong and treat it.





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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 5:00pm

Traci,

If you find out something, let me know. I thought maybe the midwest was alittle behind! lol. I will share with you if I find something interesting.

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Registered: 11-05-2004
Tue, 08-30-2005 - 5:32pm
O no! Sounds like you had an awfully long day :( I hope your son is feeling better and you get to rest :)

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Registered: 11-26-2004
Tue, 08-30-2005 - 5:36pm
Poor Jed! I hope he gets better soon and you all get some rest! (((hugs)))
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