What to do if you suffer from heat stroke and are dehydrated
Recently, high temperatures have persisted in many parts of the country, and heat stroke and dehydration have become hot health topics. The following is a compilation of relevant content that has been hotly discussed across the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with structured data to provide you with practical solutions.
1. Recent high temperature weather data statistics
| area | maximum temperature | Increase in heat stroke cases |
|---|---|---|
| North China | 38-42℃ | +65% |
| East China | 36-40℃ | +58% |
| South China | 34-38℃ | +43% |
| southwest region | 35-39℃ | +52% |
2. Common symptoms of heatstroke and dehydration
| Symptom level | Performance characteristics | degree of danger |
|---|---|---|
| Mild | Dizziness/thirst/excessive sweating | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Moderate | Nausea/pale/rapid heartbeat | ★★★☆☆ |
| Severe | Confusion/convulsions/no sweating | ★★★★★ |
3. Five steps for emergency treatment
1.Transfer now: Move the patient to a cool and ventilated place, lie flat and elevate his feet
2.Cooling treatment: Wipe the body with a wet towel, focusing on cooling large blood vessels such as the neck and armpits.
3.hydration: Drink electrolyte-containing beverages in small amounts and frequently. The recommended ratio is as follows:
| Ingredients | Proportion | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| water | 1000ml | Cool and white |
| salt | 3g | table salt |
| sugar | 20g | honey |
4.Medication aid: You can take heat-relieving drugs such as Rendan and Huoxiang Zhengqi Water.
5.Send to hospital promptly: If symptoms are not relieved within 30 minutes, seek medical attention immediately
4. Guidelines for Preventive Measures
| time period | Protection recommendations | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-16:00 | avoid outdoor activities | Use sun protection when necessary |
| all day | Replenish 200ml of water every hour | Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water |
| outdoor work | 15 minutes break every 2 hours | Wear breathable clothing |
5. Key points for protection of special groups
1.elderly: Keep ventilation indoors and pay attention to the color of your urine (normally it should be light yellow)
2.children: Remind you to drink water every 20 minutes while playing and avoid strenuous exercise
3.Chronic disease patients: Hypertensive patients should be aware that antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of dehydration
4.outdoor worker: It is recommended to carry cooling spray and salt pills with you
6. Analysis of common misunderstandings
1.Misunderstanding 1: "Drinking ice water cools down faster" - Supercooling stimulation may cause vasoconstriction, which in turn affects heat dissipation.
2.Misunderstanding 2: "Drink a lot of water after heat stroke" - may cause hyponatremia, electrolytes should be supplemented
3.Misunderstanding 3: "Heat stroke will not occur in air-conditioned rooms" - A closed environment may also cause discomfort due to dehydration
The meteorological department has recently predicted that the hot weather will continue. Please take measures to prevent heatstroke and cool down. If you have severe heat stroke symptoms, please call 120 emergency hotline immediately. Only by maintaining scientific knowledge and correct coping methods can you survive the hot summer safely.
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