systematic_review
    2003
    High Quality

    Physical methods versus drug placebo or no treatment for managing fever in children

    Meremikwu M, Oyo-Ita A

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Tepid sponging produced small short-lived temperature reductions and more discomfort and shivering than antipyretic drugs alone.

    Conclusions

    Physical cooling methods add little to antipyretics and often distress the child.

    Limitations

    Few, small, older trials.

    Related Health Concerns

    Fever

    Study Details

    Year:2003
    Quality Score:7/10

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