This article is reprinted from: Guangming.com
After the great summer, it is in the middle of the summer again
Foshan is in the high temperature baking mode
Recently frequent “Heat Stroke” on the hot search list
Let “hot dead” no longer be a mantra
Foshan No. 1 The Second People’s Hospital received five heat stroke patients within three days
It is worth noting that
except for outdoor workers
Staying in a hot and humid environment for a long time
There is also a risk of heat stroke
Mr. Liang, 58, is a casual worker who has been working outdoors for a long time. Work outdoors from 8:00 to 4:00 pm. On the afternoon of the 26th, Mr. Liang suddenly developed symptoms such as vomiting and weakness in his hands and feet while working.
Mr. Liang:
After a few days of sun exposure, I vomited on the afternoon of the 26th. I didn’t even have any food, I lost my appetite, and my feet were weak and painful.
The doctor diagnosed Mr. Liang as suffering from heat stroke. The doctor immediately gave Mr. Liang antipyretic, fluid replacement and other treatments.
The doctor said that in addition to prolonged exposure to the sun outdoors, the function of the thermoregulatory center of the elderly is reduced, and their sensitivity to temperature changes is reduced. Heat stroke occurs due to high temperature.
The 87-year-old grandmother suffered from heat stroke in a “stuffy” room
The 87-year-old grandma Lin was usually quite frugal, and was reluctant to turn on the air conditioner at home. On July 27, she developed weakness in her hands and feet, muscle weakness Pain and other symptoms, was sent to the hospital by family members on the same day for treatment, and was diagnosed with heat stroke.
It is understood that from July 26th to 28th, in just three days, the Second People’s Hospital of Foshan City admitted five people with heat stroke. sick patients. According to the doctor, heat stroke is not an ordinary heat stroke, and if it is not treated in time, it may be life-threatening.
Doctor reminds: these people must pay attention
labor heat shot The disease is mainly caused by the imbalance between heat production and heat dissipation caused by high-intensity physical activity. It is common in healthy young people who exercise vigorously in summer, such as officers and soldiers, athletes, firefighters, and construction workers who participate in training in summer.
Classic heat stroke is common in the young, pregnant women, and the elderly, or individuals with chronic underlying diseases or impaired immune function. It is usually caused by passive exposure to the heat environment. It is caused by an imbalance between heat and heat dissipation.
Remember these points for outdoor activities in hot weather:
If you need to do physical labor or strenuous exercise outdoors, it is recommended:
Prepare sunstroke prevention necessities
Prepare sun protection equipment, such as applying sunscreen, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, plenty of water; wearing loose and breathable light-colored clothing, and carrying heatstroke prevention and cooling drugs with you.
Scientific replenishment of water
Drink a small amount of water several times, 200 ml of water can be replenished every 15 to 20 minutes, and the water temperature should not be too high. If you sweat a lot, you need to add extra salt and minerals, and you can drink sugar water or sports drinks appropriately.
Pay attention to heat dissipation
You can use an ice towel to wipe your body or a fan to cool down physically. When the heat is unstoppable, you can use cold water to rinse your wrist, and put your wrist under the tap for 5 seconds every few hours to help reduce blood temperature.