ABSTRACT

Background: Fever is a condition where the temperature increases above normal which is caused
by changes in the body's temperature regulation center, namely the brain determines the
temperature above normal. The impact of fever that risks endangering children is lack of fluids,
lack of oxygen, and even febrile seizures. To overcome this problem, it is necessary to take action
with pharmacological therapy in the form of giving antipyretics and with non-pharmacological
therapy in the form of giving lots of drinks, giving the child thick clothes and fever can also be
overcome by soaking the feet in warm water which is expected to cause changes in the child's body
temperature. Purpose: To determine the effect of giving warm water foot soaks on changes in body
temperature in children aged 6-12 years at RS X Cikarang. Method: The design used is a
descriptive case study with data presentation in the form of tables and narratives. The total
population is 2 school children with the criteria for respondents being aged 6-12 years, who were
diagnosed with hyperthermia. Results: Based on the provision of warm water foot soaking
intervention for 3 days to 2 managed patients, the result was a reduction in body temperature of
0.4oC-0.7oC. Conclusion: There was a decrease in body temperature after giving warm water foot
soaks to changes in body temperature in children with hyperthermia at RS X Cikarang.

Keywords: Hyperthermia, Warm Water Foot Soak, School Age, Fever