U.S. heatwave kills 22 people: How to prevent heatstroke

　　how Heatstroke prevention What about cooling down? here Hospital Experts offer some tips to prevent heatstroke in summer common sense To help you enjoy the summer:

　　1. In summer, strenuous activities such as mountain climbing and outdoor activities during the day are not recommended. It is recommended to choose swimming, morning and evening jogging and other sports activities.

　　2. Drink more boiled water, and drink water regularly. Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink. It is not advisable to drink too much after you are thirsty. You should drink less juice, soda and other beverages, which contain more saccharin and electrolytes. Drinking too much will cause adverse irritation to the gastrointestinal tract and affect digestion and appetite.

　　3. It is not advisable to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. The human body is easily affected by the temperature in summer, and it is easy to accumulate dampness and heat, and excessive dampness and heat can induce skin The cause of sores, carbuncles and swelling is that drinking a lot of liquor will help heat and generate dampness, which is tantamount to adding fuel to the fire.

　　4. The diet should not be too light. In summer, people are active for a long time, sweat a lot, and consume a lot of energy. They should eat more nutritious foods such as chicken, duck, lean meat, fish, and eggs to meet the metabolic needs of the human body. Summer seasonal vegetables, such as lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc., have higher water content ； Fresh fruits, such as peaches, apricots, watermelons, melons, etc., with a moisture content of 80 to 90%, can be used to replenish water.

　　5. The nap time should not be too long. If you take a nap for too long, your central nervous system nerve It will deepen the inhibition, and the relative reduction of blood flow in the brain will slow down the metabolic process, causing the whole body to feel uncomfortable and more sleepy after waking up.

　　6. Avoid "rapid cooling" after being heated. In the hot summer, when people go out or come back from work, they like to either turn on the fan or take a cold shower immediately. This will quickly close the pores in the body and make it difficult to dissipate heat in the body. It will also cause insufficient blood supply to the brain due to rapid contraction of blood vessels in the brain, making people dizzy.

　　7. The temperature difference between indoor and outdoor air conditioners should not be too large. It is advisable to use an air conditioner where the indoor and outdoor temperature difference does not exceed 5 degrees. Even if the weather gets hotter, the indoor temperature of the air conditioner should not be lower than 24 degrees.

　　8. It is not advisable to wear metal jewelry. If some metals in metal decorations are stained with sweat, the skin in contact may appear reddish or itchy, which can easily lead to contact dermatitis.

　　9. Remember to prepare sun protection equipment when going out in summer. It is best not to walk in the scorching sun between 10 am and 4 pm. If you must go out at this time, you must take protective measures, such as using a parasol, wearing a sun hat, wearing sunglasses, and preferably apply sunscreen.

　　10. Live a regular life, avoid staying up late frequently, and ensuring adequate sleep are also effective measures to prevent heat stroke. Be careful not to lie under air conditioner vents or fans when sleeping.

　　11. Always carry heatstroke prevention and cooling medicines with you when going out, such as Dishui, Rendan, Fengyoujing, etc., for emergency use.