Four-step first aid for heat stroke

As the temperature gradually rises, the number of people suffering from heat stroke also begins to increase. After suffering from heatstroke, timely treatment is important. If inappropriate methods are used, the condition will be aggravated. Therefore, avoid the following mistakes:

Myth 1:

Just take a short rest after suffering from heatstroke. After suffering from heatstroke, some people take a proper rest and continue to go out for activities or work after feeling recovered. At this time, the fever symptoms may not have subsided, or the condition may worsen or even cause severe heatstroke.

Countermeasures: Go to a cool and ventilated place to rest as soon as possible. It is best to measure your body temperature every half an hour. If the fever persists, go to the hospital as soon as possible.

Myth 2:

If you have a fever caused by heat stroke, you should take antipyretics. It is common to have a high fever after heat stroke, and some people want to reduce the temperature by taking antipyretics. At this time, the body is in a state of over-consumption, and drug metabolism can increase the burden on the body.

Countermeasures: When you have a high fever due to heatstroke, it is best to use physical cooling methods, such as applying ice bags or cold towels to the forehead, armpits, etc.

Myth 3:

Drink plenty of water after suffering from heat stroke. After heatstroke, drinking a large amount of water quickly in a short period of time can cause acute gastric retention, which in turn affects digestive function.

Countermeasure: Drink small amounts of water multiple times, preferably no more than 300 ml each time.

Myth 4:

If you suffer from heatstroke, go to an air-conditioned room as soon as possible. After suffering from heatstroke, you should leave the high temperature environment immediately, but it is not advisable to quickly go to an air-conditioned room with too low temperature. At this time, the body's resistance is low and the large temperature difference can easily cause a cold or even a lung infection.

Countermeasures:

The body temperature should be allowed to drop gradually.

For patients with heat stroke, the following 4 steps of first aid can be taken.

1. Quickly move the patient to a ventilated and cool place, let him lie flat, unbutton his clothes, and raise his feet. This will help increase blood supply to the patient's brain and dissipate heat at the same time.

2. Cover the patient's forehead with a cold towel. If conditions permit, wipe the whole body with alcohol or cold water, and then blow air with a fan or electric fan to accelerate heat dissipation. But you must be moderate. When the patient's temperature drops below 38°C, stop using forced cooling methods such as blowing air and sprinkling cold water.

3. Patients should drink appropriate amounts of refreshing drinks containing salt or baking soda, and should not drink coffee or alcoholic beverages. If the patient has lost consciousness, you can press the Ren Zhong and Hegu points to restore consciousness.

4. Patients with severe heatstroke should be sent to hospital for treatment immediately.