Pemberian Water Tepid Sponge Untuk Menurunkan Hipertermia Pada Anak dengan Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)

Giving a Water Tepid Sponge or giving a warm compress can be used to reduce hyperthermia by increasing the evaporation process through the skin. Giving Water Tepid Sponge can also provide comfort, reduce pain and anxiety. Objective: To determine the administration of Water Tepid Sponge to reduce hyperthermia in pediatric patient with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). Method: This study used a case study method with the intervention of giving Water Tepid Sponge for 60 minutes to pediatric patient with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). Results: The results of this study show that administration of Water Tepid Sponge can reduce hyperthermia in pediatric patient with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) by 1.2oC after treatment for 60 minutes. Conclusion: Water Tepid sponge can reduce hyperthermia in pediatric patient with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF).