NERS NEWS – Professional Nursing students from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, conducted a Hospital Health Education (PKRS) program titled “Managing Pediatric Fever at Home: Early Detection and Initial Actions” on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The initiative targeted patients and their families at the IRNA 4 Pediatric Ward of Universitas Airlangga Hospital (RSUA), aiming to enhance their knowledge on how to appropriately manage fever in children at home.
The educational session was delivered through lectures, discussions, and interactive Q&A formats, supported by informative leaflets and posters. The material covered comprehensive topics, including the definition of fever in children, its causes, signs and symptoms, early detection through body temperature measurement, initial home management, practices to avoid, danger signs, and the role of parents in monitoring their child’s condition.
During the event, the students emphasized proper initial interventions, such as ensuring adequate fluid intake, promoting rest, dressing the child in comfortable clothing, applying warm compresses, and administering antipyretics (fever-reducing medication) according to the correct dosage. Additionally, parents were educated on critical red flags that require immediate medical attention, such as high-grade fever, seizures, altered consciousness, and severe dehydration.
The PKRS activity was carried out by Professional Nursing students from Class B27, starting at 09:00 AM WIB. Throughout the session, the participants demonstrated high enthusiasm, paying close attention to the presentation and actively engaging in the Q&A session.
The primary objective of this program was to improve the knowledge and understanding of parents and families regarding the correct home management of pediatric fever to prevent complications and ensure child safety. Through this education, parents are expected to remain calm when facing a febrile child and capable of performing the right initial steps.
This initiative also represents the students’ contribution to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, by improving child health standards and preventing complications arising from improper fever management.
Through this PKRS activity, it is envisioned that patients’ families will be able to implement correct fever management at home, recognize danger signs early, and promptly seek professional medical assistance when necessary.
Author: Fita Yohana Abriani
Editor: Farah Dina Azizatul Aulia (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
