As the weather gets colder, people are looking for a variety of ways to stay warm, including heating, air conditioning, electric blankets, hot water bottles, baby warmers, coal stoves, etc. Although it can become warm, there are also some safety hazards. Common ones include low-t

As the weather gets colder, people are looking for a variety of ways to stay warm, including heating, air conditioning, electric blankets, hot water bottles, baby warmers, coal stoves, etc. Although it can become warm, there are also some safety hazards. Common ones include low-temperature burns, carbon monoxide poisoning, electric blanket leakage, etc.

What are the possible heating risks in winter?

Contact with products at 44°C for more than 6 hours will cause low-temperature burns. The main characteristics are skin redness, swelling, whitening and blistering. Although the damaged area is small, it can damage the deep tissue of the skin and induce infection in severe cases. Especially infants and young children, paralyzed people, diabetic patients, and those with weakened sensory functions are prone to low-temperature burns. In daily life, you should choose an electric blanket of good quality and turn it off when sleeping; before using a rubber hot water bottle, check it thoroughly to see if there is any leakage or aging. The water temperature should not exceed 50°C, and the water should not be too full; the baby warmer should be attached to the clothes and not come into contact with the skin.

2. Carbon monoxide poisoning

Coal stove heating can easily cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide can easily combine with hemoglobin, reducing the oxygen content in the blood, causing hypoxia in vital organs, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. When heating a coal stove, doors and windows should not be closed, and windows should be opened frequently for ventilation to maintain indoor air circulation; coal stoves must be sealed and the chimney unobstructed; an upward chimney should be placed at the outlet to avoid backflow.

3. Respiratory diseases

Residents in the north use heaters to keep warm, while residents in the south choose air conditioners, which will reduce indoor humidity, make the air sluggish, increase the concentration of microorganisms in the air, and increase the risk of respiratory diseases. You should drink more water in winter, and the amount of water you drink in a day should not be less than 2000 ml. Humidifiers and green plants should be placed in the room, and the floor should be wiped with a wet cloth to maintain air humidity. The relative humidity should reach about 50%. When there is sufficient sunshine, windows should be opened regularly for ventilation, and ventilation should be done at 10 a.m. and 16 p.m. to keep the indoor air fresh.

4. Be wary of skin diseases

Skin pruritus is prone to occur in winter, and the skin barrier function is damaged, which makes it unable to lock in moisture in the skin and resist microorganisms, resulting in dry and itchy skin . As we age, the skin undergoes degenerative changes, and the secretion of sweat glands and sebaceous glands decreases significantly, making it impossible to moisturize and protect the skin.

The northern is cold and dry in winter, which causes the skin's blood vessels to contract and reduces its secretion function, resulting in dry skin and subsequent shedding of the stratum corneum. In addition, the nerve endings in the skin are stimulated, resulting in itchy skin. When choosing air conditioning and heating for home heating, it is necessary to maintain a certain indoor humidity; try not to use electric fans and electric blankets. If your baby's skin becomes red or itchy when using the warmer, you should stop using it immediately.

5. Electric blanket leakage

Electric blankets are of poor quality and used for too long, which can easily cause the heating wire to break and leak electricity, thus causing accidents. In addition, electric blankets can produce a small amount of current, which can threaten the health of the fetus and baby, so pregnant women and children should use it with caution.

A message from a doctor

In order to prevent the above accidents, you should pay attention when heating in winter. The indoor temperature should not be too high, usually around 20℃; adjust the indoor humidity to avoid being too dry. Although winter is cold, doors and windows should not be closed tightly and windows should be opened at least 2 to 3 times a day for ventilation. It is worth reminding that many people are accustomed to eating charcoal hot pot at home. Failure to properly ventilate can easily cause carbon monoxide poisoning, so windows must be opened when eating.

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