GENIUS JOURNAL (General Nursing Science Journal)
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): GENIUS JOURNAL

Case Study of Implementation Compresses (Allium Cepa L.) to Reduce Fever in Toddlers Post DPT Immunization

Heni Heryani (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)
Lusi Lestari (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2023

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of shallot comresses on redukcing fever in childern under five after DPT immunization. Method: The method used is a Qualitative method with a single case studi approach. The study was conducted on toddlers immunized by DTP who had a fever in the Utama Village. Toddlers with a fever are given shallot compresses on the armpits for 15 minutes, and then their body temperature is measured   Result: The study's results on a 7-month-old girl toddler, at 08.00 WIB on July 7, 2022, were given DPT exercise and had a fever with a body temperature of 38.40C. First, a compress is given to the toddler's armpit for 15 minutes. After that, a re-evaluation was carried out; with the measurement results, there was a decrease in body temperature to 37.10C. Conclusion: Onion compresses can reduce fever in toddlers after DPT immunization. This can be used as alternative midwifery care to deal with the side effects of DPT immunization.

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gj

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Education Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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Genius Journal is a scientific journal that disseminates research results on the development of science and technology in the field of nursing. This journal facilitates nurse researchers, nurse educators and nurse clinicians from around the world to share information on research findings and ...