What to do if you have heatstroke?
Recently, high temperatures have persisted in many parts of the country, and topics related to heat stroke have become a hot topic on the Internet. The following is a compilation of the most popular content related to heatstroke prevention and treatment on the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with authoritative medical advice to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Statistics of hot search topics related to heat stroke on the entire Internet (last 10 days)
| Hot search platform | Topic keywords | search volume | heat peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| #heatstroke first aid guide# | 12 million+ | July 15 | |
| Douyin | "The correct way to pinch someone" | 8.5 million+ | July 18 |
| Baidu | "Which acupuncture point should be pinched for heatstroke?" | 6.8 million+ | July 16 |
| Zhihu | "Is it scientific to pinch people with heat stroke?" | 3.5 million+ | July 17 |
2. Heat Stroke First Aid Acupoint Pressure Guide
| Acupoint name | location | Operation essentials | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renzhong acupoint | The upper 1/3 of the nasolabial fold | Press your thumb nail vertically for 3-5 seconds | Avoid fingernails scratching the skin |
| Hegu point | Between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones on the back of the hand | Thumb pad rotation and compression | Not allowed for pregnant women |
| Neiguan point | 2 inches above the wrist crease on the volar side of the forearm | Keep pressing with your thumb for 10 seconds | Wipe with cold water for better effect |
3. Heat stroke first aid procedures from authoritative organizations
According to the latest "First Aid Guidelines for High Temperature and Heat Stroke" released by the National Health Commission, the correct treatment process should be:
1.transfer patient: Immediately move to a cool and ventilated place, untie the collar and belt
2.physical cooling: Wipe armpits, groin and other large blood vessels with cold water
3.Acupoint stimulation: Awaken consciousness by pressing Renzhong, Hegu and other acupoints
4.Replenish body fluids: Those who are awake can drink salty cold water (+1.5g of salt per 500ml of water)
5.Send to hospital promptly: Severe heatstroke (body temperature >40℃) requires calling 120 immediately
4. Clarification of common misunderstandings about heat stroke
| Misunderstanding | facts | scientific explanation |
|---|---|---|
| All-powerful in pinching people | Auxiliary means are not primary measures | Painful stimulation is only used for mild disturbances of consciousness |
| Drink ice water | Take small sips and replenish room temperature salt water several times | Sudden cold stimulation may trigger stomach cramps |
| Alcohol wipe | Alcohol physical cooling is prohibited | May cause skin irritation or chills |
5. Practical suggestions for preventing heat stroke
1.Travel protection: Try to avoid going out during high temperature periods (10-16 o'clock), and parasols and sunscreen are necessary
2.diet regulation: Drink no less than 2000ml of water every day, and eat more heat-clearing foods such as watermelon and mung beans.
3.Work protection: Take a 15-minute break every 2 hours when working outdoors, and carry ten drops of water and other heatstroke prevention medicines with you.
4.Special groups: The elderly, children and patients with chronic diseases should keep the ambient temperature ≤28℃
Recent 120 first aid data from many places show that correct implementation of first aid measures can reduce heat stroke mortality by 72%. Remembering the three linkage principles of "pinch acupuncture points + physical cooling + timely medical treatment" can save lives at critical moments. The hot weather will continue. Please forward this guide to help more people prevent heatstroke scientifically.
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