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Since the beginning of summer this year, the high temperature sky The air has broken records one after another. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued an orange high temperature warning on July 11. The highest temperature in many parts of the country is 37-39 °C, and some areas can reach above 40 °C.
In such a hot day, some people will unconsciously talk about “hot to death”. In fact, this is really not a joke.
As of 20:30 on the 12th,
57 places across the country have issued a high temperature red warning,
Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Anhui and other places
The maximum temperature exceeds 40℃.
more patients with heat stroke,
There have been deaths.
According to news reports of continuous heat stroke in Zhejiang over the past week The patient was taken to the hospital, and many people were diagnosed with heat stroke and there have been deaths.
A 49-year-old male patient came to work in the workshop on the afternoon of the 6th. He suddenly fainted, and his body temperature was 40.7°C when he was admitted to the hospital, and he was in shock. “Wu Jianrong, an emergency physician at Lishui Central Hospital, told The Paper that after examination, the patient had multiple organ failure and disseminated intravascular coagulation. After 31 hours of rescue, he was rescued on the 8th. Died in the early morning.
According to statistics, Lishui Central Hospital is close to 3 patients with heat stroke have been treated in one week, one of them70-year-old female did not pay attention to heatstroke prevention at home, Have high fever and confusion during nap, body temperature reached 42.5°C when sent to hospital, multiple organ failure, and is still being rescued.
And this is not an exception, the “hot dead” event happens every year:
width=”600>”> CCTV Reminder: Beware of “Heat Stroke”
Death rate up to 80%
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Sustained high temperature not only makes the human body feel uncomfortable, but also more likely to cause diseases, which may be life-threatening in severe cases.
According to CCTV, the mortality rate of heat stroke can reach 70%-80% span>, the main manifestation is high body temperature, generally the core temperature will exceed 40 degrees, and at the same time, there will be unconsciousness, fainting, hallucinations, and even convulsions.
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Most people equate “heat stroke” with general heatstroke, which “Slightly underestimated” its seriousness.
The difference between heat stroke and normal heat stroke It is mainly reflected in whether consciousness is lost or is being lost. Patients with heat stroke will be accompanied by symptoms such as loss of consciousness and convulsions.
If heat stroke is not treated in time, the patient’s nervous system, respiratory system, liver and kidney system will be affected. , Multiple organ failure is often the cause of death from heat stroke.
Both groups of people are more likely to get sick
Old people pay attention!
Heat stroke is so terrible, who is most likely to get heat stroke? p>
①People who work and exercise in high temperature and high humidity environments;
②The elderly, children, mothers, etc. with poor physique.
Some people would say how can the elderly suffer from heat stroke when they often stay indoors?
It’s worth reminding that doesn’t have to be outdoors to get heatstroke , a small indoor environment with poor ventilation and high temperature may also cause heat stroke.
Some elderly people worry that turning on the air conditioner is a waste of electricity, and they live in old houses with poor ventilation, which can easily lead to heat stroke.
So for the elderly and other people at high risk of heat stroke, even if they do not go out at home, they should turn on the air conditioner or open the window. Ventilate well to avoid heat stroke.
How to prevent heat stroke? How to cure?
People’s Daily urgent reminder!
Heat stroke is severe heat stroke, showing For: high fever (rectal temperature ≥ 41 ℃), dry skin (early moist), confusion, convulsions, or even no response, peripheral circulatory failure or shock.
In addition, those with exertion are more likely to develop rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure, liver failure, DIC or Multiple organ failure and high mortality.
Keep these points in mind for outdoor activities in hot weather:
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If you need to do physical work or strenuous exercise outdoors, we recommend:
Get your heatstroke essentials ready
Prepare sun protection, such as sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, plenty of water; loose, breathable, light-colored clothing , Carry heatstroke prevention and cooling medicines with you.
Scientific Hydration
< span>Drink a small amount of water several times, and replenish 200 ml of water every 15 to 20 minutes. 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 for physical cooling. 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.
People’s Daily Emergency Reminder: Remember 5 points if you have heat stroke, it can save your life: < /p>
Don’t go back to heatstroke. In the event of severe heatstroke, you must follow the following 5 points, it can save your life!
1. First of all, Stop activities and rest in a cool, ventilated environment.
2. Second, remove excess or tight clothing to cool the patient.
3. It is best to quickly cool down physically (put a cool wet towel on the patient’s head and trunk to cool down, or put an ice pack on In the patient’s armpit, neck and groin)
4. In severe cases, muscles may twitch involuntarily due to heat stroke. In this case, do not put anything in the patient’s mouth, do not deliberately restrain the twitching limbs, use a soft object (mattress, etc.) under the patient’s body. If vomiting occurs, turn the patient’s head to one side to ensure that Keep the airway open to prevent aspiration.
5. No matter the severity of the symptoms, you must seek medical attention in time! strong>
Final reminder, heat stroke usually occurs in hot and humid weather in summer, On July 16 this year, we will officially enter the volt, ushering in the most humid and hot “dog days” of the year, everyone must do a good job of preventing heatstroke and cooling down Measures to prevent the invasion of diseases.
This article is synthesized from: Observer Network, Life Times, CCTV Network Quick Look, The Paper, People’s Daily, etc.