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Yes you can and hospitals will use this method on occasion. Also if a child has a high fever you can cool them down in a bath tub with cold water, but please keep in contact with your family doctor before doing so.
NO DONOT LISTEN TO THIS ADVICE ABOVE, A CHILD WITH A HIGH FEVER WILL GO INTO SHOCK IF YOU PLACE THEM IN COLD WATER. GIVE THEM 2 TEASPOONS OF CHILDRENS MOTRIN EVERY TWO HOURS, THEN SWITCH TO TYLENOL,ALTERNATE THIS METHOD MAKE SURE TO KEEP THEM HYDRATED WITH PEDIALYTE OR WATER IF THEY CAN KEEP IT DOWN.
Alcohol can be applied to a child or adult to break a fever but DO NOT use large quantities of it on the body.It should be preferably applied on the bottom of the feet or other small areas.By using significant amounts on large parts of the body has the potential to cause cerebral depression if absorb which can lead to neurological deficit or even death.Also, placing a child or even an adult with a high fever can cause them to go into shock or even cause seizures.
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Why is rubbing alcohol a good liquid to use in a simple thermometer?
Rubbing alcohol is a good liquid to use in a simple thermometer because it expands when heat ia added to it. When cold temperatures are added to it, it regroupes.
When not to use rubbing alcohol?
When used rubbing alcohol is a fairly safe cleaning agent. The main problem its effectiveness as a solvent, sometimes it will destroy the item when trying to clean the item. It is not for some surface. Rubbing alcohol should always be used in a well ventilated area. Keep rubbing alcohol away from painted surfaces, shellac, lacquer, and some man made fabrics.
Can you use peroxide instead of rubbing alcohol when painting?
No, because peroxide is not a solvent and would not mix with paint.
What is use to remove old paint from a surface?
I found out that Rubbing alcohol will remove dried latex paint on hard wood floors.
Can rubbing alcohol remove dried spray paint from a car?
Rubbing alcohol has no effect on water-based coatings, so you can not use it to tell if your coating is water or oil-based. Unlike denatured alcohol, which will melt latex paint and leave oil unaffected.
Can you use rubbing alcohol in your bath water?
is it safe to take a bath in rubbing alcohol.
Why do people use rubbing alcohol to break a fever?
You should not apply isopropyl alcohol directly to the forehead or anywhere else on the body. Isopropyl alcohol, unlike ethyl (drinkable) alcohol, is toxic to the body. In small amounts applied to wounds, it is not harmful, but since isopropyl alcohol is easily absorbed by the skin, it can rise to toxic levels very quickly. However, since rubbing alcohol is offered as either isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, if you have a purely ethyl alcohol and water- based rubbing alcohol, it can be used for this purpose. However, it should first be diluted with more water since it is of a very high concentration that is still harmful to the body. Use about 1 part ethyl rubbing alcohol, 2-4 parts water. Obviously, do not use this on young children because it has the same effect as if you gave them alcohol to drink. Sure won't hurt, it also won't help. It might feel cooling but it won't significantly affect your internal body temp. You need to rid your body of infection or take a medication that will lower your temp such as aspirin, acetominphen, or ibuprofen. However, don't take aspirin if you are under 15 years old because of the risk of Rye's Syndrome. Studies have shown that using isoprpyl alcohol and water baths for fever can be dangerous. The fumes from the mixture can be harmful to both the person being bathed and the person giving the bath as they can be absorbed through the lungs. The isopropyl alcohol can also be absorbed by the skin when applied to the skin. The amount of alcohol that would be used in a bath could lead to alcohol toxicity. Medical studies have shown that inhalation or absorption from the skin could lead to toxic levels of isopropyl alcohol.
Can use rubbing alcohol to whiten your teeth?
No do not!!!
Can you use rubbing alcohol to kill semen?
No.
How does Alcoholism work?
Work to do what? Rubbing alcohol doesn't "work." If you use it for something, you use it.See the Related Questions for more information about rubbing alcohol.
Will rubbing alcohol remove water in a car gas tank?
Rubbing alcohol is 70% isopropyl alcohol, so you wouldn't use it since it contains some water. Use 99% isopropyl alcohol instead.
Can you use rubbing alcohol on your genitals?
It is not advised to purr rubbing alcohol on genitals. Contact a doctor if they have a injury to figure out how to best treat it.
What is the best chemical to use on earrings?
Rubbing alcohol
Can rubbing alcohol get off washable marker from paper?
Rubbing alcohol is often a good way to take ink off of non-porous surfaces. Unfortunately, paper is absorbent and likely to be ruined by the rubbing alcohol. You cannot use rubbing alcohol to take washable marker off of paper.
Should rubbing alcohol be used to disinfect?
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What is green rubbing alcohol used for?
Green rubbing alcohol is used in the same ways that regular rubbing alcohol is used. It is used for first-aid like scrapes and cuts, but generally has additives like menthol oil to smell and feel tingly and minty.
Can rubbing alcohol kill strep?
For gawds sake, don't drink this !!! It will kill YOU!!Consult a doctor. Rubbing alcohol is for external use only. Do not drink it!!
