In the hot and boring summer, the temperature in the whole country keeps soaring. In hot and humid weather, if you don't pay attention, you may become the target of heatstroke. Although it is impossible to put an end to the heat, there must be a sense of heatstroke prevention! Today, I will tell you some common sense about heatstroke ~

What is heatstroke?

It refers to an acute disease with central nervous system and cardiovascular dysfunction as the main manifestations due to the dysfunction of body temperature regulation center and sweat gland failure in high temperature or high humidity and windless environment.

1, avoid the scorching sun

When you go out in summer, you'd better avoid 10 from the morning to 4 pm. When going out, you must take good protection, such as wearing a cool hat, holding an umbrella and walking in the sun. , are basic operations, prepare enough water; Take some heatstroke prevention and cooling drugs with you, such as ten drops of water and essential oil. Clothes should also be made of cotton, linen, silk and other fabrics as far as possible, and chemical fiber clothes should be worn as little as possible to avoid heatstroke caused by untimely heat dissipation when sweating a lot.

Step 2 drink plenty of water

After sweating a lot, you should replenish water in time. Be sure to drink plenty of water when going out, especially when working at high temperature. But remember, don't wait for thirst to drink water, because thirst already shows that your body is short of water. Ideally, drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water every day according to the temperature. Add salt and minerals after sweating, and choose normal temperature water, light salt water or sports drinks without alcohol and sugar.

3. Increase the ambient temperature

According to their own situation, take cooling measures to improve the living environment temperature, air conditioning, fans can be; It is suggested to minimize the outdoor stay time in hot weather. When going out, you should choose a cool place, do a good job of sun protection and stay in a cool place.

4, pay attention to diet

Eat a reasonable diet, eat more foods with high protein and vitamins, eat more fruit materials, enhance the body's immunity, eat less high-fat foods, and try to be light. You can add some foods that can clear away heat and relieve summer heat, such as mung bean soup and honeysuckle tea.

5. Ensure adequate sleep.

It is best to sleep for 8 hours every day. Don't stay up late. It is best to go to bed at 22 o'clock at night and get up at 6 o'clock the next day. Don't blow directly into the fan or air conditioner when sleeping. You can take a nap at noon. When the weather is hot, people are physically exhausted and easily tired. Therefore, we must ensure adequate sleep and let the brain and other systems get adequate rest, so that the new day will be full of energy and energy, which can effectively prevent heatstroke.

6, long summer medicine

In summer, you should always prepare some summer drinks and medicines at home, such as summer tablets, wind oil essence, cool oil, Huoxiang Zhengqi water, Ren Dan pills and ten drops of water, and take them out when you go out.

7, keep ventilated

Not only outdoor exposure leads to heatstroke, but also indoor small environment with poor ventilation and high temperature may lead to heatstroke. Therefore, for the elderly and other high-risk groups of heatstroke, even if they don't go out at home, they should turn on the air conditioner or open the window to make good ventilation to avoid heatstroke.

Summer heatstroke, how to first aid?

When the symptoms of heatstroke appear, first of all, we should quickly evacuate from the high temperature environment, take off more clothes or tight clothes, and choose a cool and ventilated place to rest;

When the patient is still conscious, drink some salty and cold drinks, but don't rush to replenish a lot of water, otherwise it will cause vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea and other symptoms;

Apply cool oil and essential balm to forehead and temples, or wipe your body with cold water or diluted alcohol. You can also use a towel or ice pack dipped in cold water and ice cubes to apply it to arteries and vessels such as forehead, neck, armpit or groin at the root of thigh of heatstroke patients to help dissipate heat.

Take Ren Dan, ten drops of water, Huoxiang Zhengqi water, honeysuckle oral liquid, etc.

For severe heatstroke patients who have already experienced blood pressure drop and collapse, they should lie flat immediately, call the emergency number in time, and send the patients to the hospital for medical treatment. When the high temperature strikes, don't be too playful, avoid the high temperature period, stay outdoors for a long time ~ take enough drinks when going out, replenish water in time, and make full preparations for heatstroke prevention and cooling!