Household Fan
An electric appliance used to create airflow. In clinical and home-care settings, a gentle breeze directed across the face can significantly reduce the sensation of breathlessness (dyspnea). It also assists in cooling individuals suffering from heat-related illness or high fever by promoting convection and sweat evaporation.
Dosage by Body Weight
Position the fan approximately 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) away from the person, directing the airflow toward the face or upper body. Adjust speed to comfort. Discontinue immediately if shivering occurs, as shivering increases core body temperature.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Low speed, indirect airflow only
- Frequency
- As needed for comfort
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor body temperature closely. Newborns and young infants have poor thermoregulation and can easily become hypothermic. Avoid directing continuous airflow directly at a neonate.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Low speed, indirect airflow
- Frequency
- As needed for cooling
- Tracking Notes
- Ensure the infant is dressed appropriately and does not begin shivering.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Low to medium speed, oscillating preferred
- Frequency
- As needed
- Tracking Notes
- Keep fan unit, blades, and electrical cords strictly out of the child's reach.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Medium speed, oscillating or direct
- Frequency
- As needed
- Tracking Notes
- Ensure safety grilles are securely fastened to prevent fingers from entering the blades.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Medium to high speed as tolerated
- Frequency
- As needed
- Tracking Notes
- Adjust speed and proximity based on the child's subjective comfort and physical response.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Low speed, indirect airflow only | As needed for comfort | Monitor body temperature closely. Newborns and young infants have poor thermoregulation and can easily become hypothermic. Avoid directing continuous airflow directly at a neonate. |
| 5-7 kg | Low speed, indirect airflow | As needed for cooling | Ensure the infant is dressed appropriately and does not begin shivering. |
| 8-10 kg | Low to medium speed, oscillating preferred | As needed | Keep fan unit, blades, and electrical cords strictly out of the child's reach. |
| 11-15 kg | Medium speed, oscillating or direct | As needed | Ensure safety grilles are securely fastened to prevent fingers from entering the blades. |
| 16-20 kg | Medium to high speed as tolerated | As needed | Adjust speed and proximity based on the child's subjective comfort and physical response. |
Formulation
Purpose
Non-pharmacological relief of fever or hyperthermia through evaporative cooling, and alleviation of dyspnea (breathlessness) via trigeminal nerve stimulation on the face.
Generic Name
Mechanical Air Circulation DeviceBranded Drug Names
Household Fan is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.