Baby Emergency Room Fever

2 3 infants younger than 2 months have unique risks for serious bacterial infections.

Baby emergency room fever.

If your baby is less than 3 months old visit the er for a temperature above 100 4 degrees. If your baby is younger than 3 months old contact the doctor for any fever. Is younger than age 3 months and has a rectal temperature of 100 4 f 38 c or higher. When your child develops a rash that does not turn white when you push on it.

Is under age 2 and has a fever that lasts longer than 48 hours. Is 3 to 12 months old and has a fever of 102 2 f 39 c or higher. You should also seek emergency care if your baby s fever is accompanied by these symptoms. Unable to keep fluids down.

Emergency services at the hospital for sick children. Emergent management of pediatric patients with fever is a common challenge. When you suspect that your baby has a fever take your baby s temperature with a thermometer. Also talk to your child s provider or go to the emergency room if your child.

Difficulty waking up to be fed. 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. 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. When your child has difficulty breathing.

Depending on these test results a young infant with a fever may be started on antibiotics and may be hospitalized and observed for 24 to 48 hours. 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. 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.