CASE STUDY: WARM COMPRESSES OF LEMONGRASS IN CHILDREN WITH FEBRILE SEIZURES WITH HYPERTHERMIA

Febrile convulsion are seizures due to an increase in body temperature (the rectal is usually more than 38oC) the cause extracranial process. According World Health Organization (WHO) research conducted by Paudel (2018), it estimated that world 21.65 million children have fever and 216,000 die. The problem arises hyperthermia, one way overcome use a warm compress using lemongrass boiled water lower temperature. To conduct case study with approach care for febrile hyperthermia application of compresses water. This uses descriptive design through nursing Jasmine room at BLUD RSU Banjar City. Collecting data means interviews, observation, physical examination, documentation. results examination during assessment showed child's was 38.5oC. Warm were implemented 4x24 hours showing decrease after being given technique water, as indicated evaluation normal 37.3oC. Implementation pediatric patients problems effective lowering