Recently, high temperatures have continued to grill the northern land. High temperature weather can easily lead to symptoms of heatstroke in the human body. How to identify and respond to premonitory heatstroke? What should be noted for severe heatstroke? Let's learn more together.
High temperature weather refers to hot weather with the highest daily temperature reaching or exceeding 35 ℃, and is the main meteorological disaster in summer in China. In addition to causing physiological stress related to temperature regulation, high temperature weather can also trigger diseases such as heatstroke, heat cold, heat stroke, diarrhea, and may worsen the symptoms of existing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, with heatstroke being the most common.
Heat stroke is not achieved overnight. Due to the influence of heat damage factors on the body, it causes a series of pathological and physiological changes, which is a continuous process from mild to severe, with concealment and confusion. If not taken seriously, it can develop into severe heat stroke, and the condition will rapidly worsen, even endangering life.
Heat stroke can be classified into premonitory heat stroke, mild heat stroke, and severe heat stroke based on the severity of symptoms. When there is a premonitory heat stroke, the body temperature is normal or slightly elevated, mainly manifested as sweating profusely, limb weakness, thirst, dizziness, headache and other symptoms.
The first aid for premonitory heatstroke should pay attention to the following points: quickly leave the high-temperature environment and find a cool and ventilated place to rest. Drink a small amount of refreshing beverages containing salt multiple times. Apply or take heat relieving medication on the forehead and temples.
Severe heat stroke is divided into heat spasms, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Among them, heat stroke is the most severe with a high mortality rate, mainly manifested as a significant increase in body temperature, initial sweating, followed by dry and hot skin, no sweating, and accompanied by coma. Three hours after the onset of the disease is the "golden three hours" for rescue, and immediate medical treatment is required.
