How many days does a child with pneumonia need intravenous drip?

Children with pneumonia generally require intravenous infusion for 5 to 15 days. The specific infusion time is related to factors such as personal constitution and the severity of the disease. It needs to be judged based on the patient's physical condition. It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice for treatment.

The time when children with pneumonia need infusion:

Pediatric pneumonia is mainly caused by infection with pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. It is a common disease in infants and young children. The main symptoms are cough, fever, dyspnea, sputum, etc. Under normal circumstances, intravenous infusion is generally required for 5 to 15 days, and the specific infusion time varies from person to person. If it is a mild case of pediatric pneumonia, the symptoms of the patient are usually not serious, and the patient can be significantly improved after about 5 days of infusion.

If the patient's condition is severe, involving multiple organs throughout the body, with vomiting, abdominal distension, edema, cyanosis of the lips, convulsions, etc., the infusion time will be relatively long, usually requiring 7 to 15 days of infusion before the condition can be controlled.

Precautions for children with pneumonia infusion:

It is recommended to do daily care after the onset of the disease, give the body enough rest time, ensure a balanced and rich diet, closely observe changes in the condition, actively receive treatment, and prevent complications.