HELP! High temp and a very fast beating heart

[Mum2SweetCs]

Hi All,

DD's temp is 39.9. I just gave her some panadol.

Her heart seems to be beating mega fast too

what should i do? see if the panadol helps with the fever or go to the hospital?

Thanks

[Olive]

has she been drinking today? she may be dehydrated which could be why her heart is racing, id either take her to the hopital or maybe ring and talk to youor gp
how old is she

[Mum2SweetCs]

16 months

thanks

[ladybird11]

I'd be off to the hospital hun...

DD had that a few months ago, shallow rapid breathing, high temps over 39, off of her food etc - turned out it was RSV (respiratory problem) - and it spread to bronchiolitis...

Unless you can speak to your Dr urgently over the phone for advice re hospital or not...?

[Mum2SweetCs]

tried getting to teh doc
looks like they are closed!

her temp is 38.9 now

i have to wait until DH gets back from work 6:30 as i dont have a car

[Olive]

how does she seem apart from a temp?

[Junglemum]

What is her heart rate? babies have a much faster heart rate than us, so it might not be racing as much as you think.....
Also when they have a temp their hearts tend to work a little harder. Why don't you give nurse on call a ring and have a chat to them about it...

[squidipa]

can u ring hospital and ask for advice? or get hubbie to get home faster.