RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Evaluation of sponging to reduce body temperature in febrile children JF Canadian Medical Association Journal JO CMAJ FD Canadian Medical Association SP 641 OP 642 VO 132 IS 6 A1 J. Newman YR 1985 UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/132/6/641.abstract AB A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of sponging as a way of reducing body temperature in febrile children. Of 130 children 73 received antipyretic medication and sponging and 57 received antipyretic medication alone. No difference in temperature reduction was noted between the two groups. It is therefore suggested that sponging be abandoned as a mode of temperature reduction in febrile children whose increased temperature is due to an infectious process.