Hot, hot, hot! High-temperature weather in Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Hunan and other places has crazily occupied hot search positions in recent days:
" Heat stroke may cause epileptic-like general convulsions"
"A worker suffered from multiple organ failure due to heat stroke"
"A man suffers from heat stroke and many organs are damaged, as if he has been cooked"
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Due to the influence of this high temperature, cases of fainting due to heat, shock, and other cases are soaring in various places, and even death cases due to heat stroke are increasing. It happens a lot!
Perhaps many people have only heard of heat stroke, which can cause people to faint due to heat, but they have not heard much about heat stroke, which can cause people to die from heat. What are the consequences of this disease? How can we prevent it? Let’s take a look at
1. Heat stroke can really “heat to death”!
In layman's terms, heat stroke is the most dangerous and serious version of heatstroke, ranging from just thirst and sweating, weakness of limbs, and inability to concentrate, to mild heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion , and finally heat stroke, the severity of symptoms gradually increases.
The main manifestation of heat stroke is high body temperature. Generally, the core temperature will exceed 40°C. At the same time, unconsciousness, syncope, hallucinations and even convulsions may occur.
The development of all this is because when people are in a continuously stuffy environment, the body's temperature regulation function will be imbalanced, sweat cannot be discharged normally, and heat will accumulate in the organs and muscle tissue of the whole body. At this time, our body will experience a series of symptoms such as dry skin and increased muscle temperature.
But what really threatens human life is its secondary impact - the impact on the functions of internal organs, organs and other tissues. Local muscle spasm , high fever, and elevated blood pressure may cause shock, difficulty breathing, and even multiple organ failure.
The scary thing about heat stroke is that it is an emergency with a high fatality rate. If it is not treated promptly and properly, the mortality rate can be as high as 70%-80%.
So, "heating people to death" is really possible.
2. Heat stroke is most loved by these groups
High temperature and high humidity climate and high-intensity physical activity are the main risk factors for heat stroke. Therefore, heat stroke also often occurs in people who work outdoors for a long time or in high-temperature confined spaces. among labor groups.
Such as sanitation workers and construction workers; people who stay in closed spaces for a long time, such as workers in factories and people in cars, as well as older people, suffering from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases , weak constitution, and children Pregnant women and pregnant women are all at high risk for heat stroke.
3. 3 symptoms, be wary of heat stroke
If you notice these 3 symptoms in yourself or someone around you, be wary of heat stroke!
- High fever exceeding 40 degrees;
- No sweat discharge;
- Sudden convulsions and coma.
At this time, when facing patients with heat stroke, people around them can do this. Call the emergency hotline as soon as possible, and then quickly cool down the patient, such as moving to a cool and ventilated place, and then covering him with a wet towel. At the neck, thigh roots and other large blood vessels, electric fans or air conditioners can be used to help dissipate heat. First, lower the body temperature to 38 degrees Celsius or below.
If the patient is in a coma, do not feed him water or other drugs to prevent choking on the trachea. You can keep the patient in a side-lying position with his head tilted back slightly to ensure that the respiratory tract is unobstructed.
For many places and most people, the high temperature in summer is just the beginning, and there will be a long period of time to endure. How to prevent heatstroke is also very important.
4. How to prevent heat stroke?
In addition to drinking more water and getting more rest, we should also make appropriate use of the air conditioner, but we should not set it too low to avoid going out. When it is cold or hot, the body's body temperature regulation system fails, and heat stroke does not come but it is caught. cold. The air conditioner can be adjusted to about 26 degrees.
Many people may maintain the habit of going out for exercise every day. Some people especially like to exercise when the sun is strong, thinking that it can also increase the yang energy in the body, which is good for the body. However, in summer, the sun is very hot and the heat starts relatively early. It is recommended that you avoid midday when the sun is the strongest and strongest. It is more appropriate to choose a cooler time like the evening to exercise.
We should also try to reduce the time we spend outdoors during the day. Try to stay in a cool and ventilated place when going out, and take sun protection measures, such as using a parasol or wearing a sun hat.
For outdoor workers, it is inevitable to stay outdoors for a long time, so it is important to master some ways to avoid the heat. The first thing is to replenish water scientifically and drink water in small amounts and frequently. Every 15-20 minutes, add about 200 ml of water. The water temperature should not be too high, but it is also best not to drink water that is too cold, as it can easily hurt the stomach. If you have been sweating a lot, you need to add additional salt and minerals.
In addition, you can use ice towels, alcohol wipes, and fans to physically cool down the body. We can use ice towels or alcohol wipes to wipe the armpits, forehead, neck, groin, etc. to help cool down the body. If there is flowing water, you can also rinse your wrists and other parts with water to help cool down.
Once heat stroke occurs, the consequences will be serious, especially now that there are more hot days, so we can’t take it lightly. In summer, let’s just “stay wherever it’s cool”! Don’t forget to forward and share this article with your family and friends, and learn to avoid the heat scientifically together!
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Reference:
[1] Be alert! #heatstroke has 3 characteristics. Life Times.2022-07-13
[1] Be alert! "Heat death" is no joke. Many people have been diagnosed with heat stroke in many places, and some people have died! Some patients felt like their internal organs had been "cooked" when they were sent to the hospital.Daily Economic News.2022-07-13
[1] People can really be killed by heat! A middle-aged man died of heatstroke with a body temperature as high as 42°C! How to give first aid for heat stroke.9 Health Network.2021-07-19
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