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Temp of 39 and racing heart

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chlochlo · 13/01/2007 16:13

not sure if its normal with a high temperature.
DS is 2

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Macdog · 13/01/2007 16:17

I think they are connected
Dropping temperature will reduce pulse

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tissy · 13/01/2007 16:18

It is!

Normal heart rate is about 100 per minute in a 2 yr old, IIRC.It will go up a bit with a temperature.

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chlochlo · 13/01/2007 16:21

is panting part of a temperature too.
Gave him nurofen at about 3.40 and temp dropped to 38.7

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Macdog · 13/01/2007 16:33

It might take a while for pulse to drop.
keep an eye on it and keep them cool.
Offer fluids as well, it'll all help.
If you're still worried call NHS24/Doc on Call

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