Source: [Shandong Disease Control]
Currently, all parts of the country have entered the high temperature and scorching summer season, and local areas will reach up to 40℃. In the hot summer, how to prevent heatstroke and cool down? The National Health Commission organized experts to answer this.
Outdoor sun protection
Try to avoid moving or staying in hot sun or in high temperature environments for a long time. Do not walk or work physically after 10 am or before 4 pm unless necessary. If you have to go out, you should do sun protection measures, such as wearing light-colored and loose clothes, wearing a sand hat, sunglasses, wearing a parasol, and applying sunscreen. Once you experience dizziness or other discomfort, choose a cool and ventilated place to rest as soon as possible and replenish moisture in time.
The elderly, children, pregnant women, the weak, and patients with respiratory system, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should avoid going out during the high temperature at midday.
Indoor heat prevention
Indoor ventilation, you can use water on the ground and use electric fans and air conditioners to cool down, but the air conditioner temperature should not be too low. The elderly should not stay at home in order to save electricity bills or be frail and sickly, which will lead to heat stroke indoors.
Work and live in an air-conditioned environment, and you should spend a certain amount of time outdoor activities every day to perform heat-resistant exercises.
Healthy life
Drinking more water, reducing High-fat diet , increasing the intake of foods rich in high-quality protein , vitamins, etc., such as eggs, milk, vegetables and fruits, etc., and controlling the consumption of high-sugar, alcoholic beverages and iced foods.
maintain adequate sleep and avoid direct blowing of air conditioners and electric fans when sleeping. Always prepare anti-heat and cooling medicines at home, such as ten drops of water and feng oil essence, and use them correctly according to the instructions for use of the medicine.
Why does heat stroke occur
In a high temperature environment, the body's temperature regulation function is dysfunction, heat production is greater than heat dissipation, and excessive heat accumulation in the body, causing dysfunction of the circulatory system and central nervous system, which will produce a series of heat stroke symptoms. In addition, lack of sleep, excessive fatigue, mental stress, etc. are common causes of heatstroke.
How to first aid for heatstroke
When symptoms of heatstroke occur, first you should quickly move from a high-temperature environment to a cool and ventilated place to rest, and drink some cool drinks containing salt, such as light salt water, mung bean soup, etc.; you can apply cooling oil and wind oil essence to the temples, or take ten drops of water, Huoxiang Zhengqi Water , etc.; if the body temperature rises, you can use a cool and wet towel or ice pack to cold compress the head, armpits and roots of the thighs, or use 30% alcohol to bathe until the skin becomes red; if symptoms of severe heatstroke occur, be sure to call emergency number immediately and send the patient to the hospital for treatment in time.
Source: People's Daily Overseas Edition
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