Open AccessComparison of cold water sponging and acetaminophen in control of fever among children attending a tertiary hospital in South Nigeria
Author(s) -
Tony M Aluka,
Abraham N. Gyuse,
Ndifreke E Udonwa,
Udeme Asibong,
Martin Meremikwu,
Angela OyoIta
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.117409
Subject(s) - medicine , shivering , antipyretic , randomized controlled trial , acetaminophen , outpatient clinic , pediatrics , surgery , anesthesia , analgesic
A wide range of childhood illnesses are accompanied by fever, leading to varied attempts at treatment by caregivers at home before coming to a hospital. Common modalities of treatment include use of antipyretics and physical methods such as cold water sponging, fanning and removal of clothing. These treatment modalities have been received with varied attitudes among physicians and the scientific community. This study was to assess the efficacy of both modalities in first-line management of fever in our area.