[How to treat pediatric fever in 2013 with little evidence-based?].

Abstract

Treatment of pediatric fever is based on two main molecules, paracetamol and ibuprofen. Fever should be treated when associated with discomfort. The two molecules have almost similar efficacy and safety. Monotherapy should be preferred to a combined or alternating treatment. Antipyretics do not seem to prevent febrile seizures.

• Authors: Jean-Yves Pauchard, Mario Gehri
• Journal: Revue medicale suisse (Rev Med Suisse) Vol. 10 Issue 412-413 Pg. 114-5 (Jan 15 2014) ISSN: 1660-9379 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Pédiatrie 4. Comment traiter la fièvre de l'enfant en 2013 avec un peu d'évidence?
• PMID: 24558913 (Publication Type: English Abstract, News)

Chemical References

• Acetaminophen
• Ibuprofen

Topics

• Acetaminophen (administration & dosage)
• Child
• Evidence-Based Practice (standards, trends)
• Fever (therapy)
• Humans
• Ibuprofen (administration & dosage)
• Seizures, Febrile (prevention & control)