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In recent days, many places such as Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and Shandong have experienced high temperatures. When high temperatures occur in summer, everyone should actively take protective measures to prevent heatstroke.
Suggestions for protective measures for the general population
Keep the indoor environment cool
Reduce outdoor exposure to high temperatures
Reduce going out. Try to avoid outdoor physical activities and outdoor sports as much as possible; If you need to go out for activities, try to avoid going out during high temperature periods.
Pay attention to sun protection. Wear lightweight, loose, light colored clothes when going out, and use sunscreen.
Move in a cool place. Try to avoid high temperature environments and direct sunlight, and it is advisable to move in a cool place.
Reduce physical exertion. If you need to go out in hot weather, you should reduce vigorous activities and take timely rest to avoid excessive physical exertion.
Pay attention to physical health
Prepare heatstroke prevention and cooling medicine. Properly store heatstroke prevention and cooling drugs, and take them when the body is not in a timely manner; If suffering from chronic underlying diseases or taking multiple medications for a long time, one should consult a doctor.
Pay attention to regulating your diet. Drink water promptly and avoid beverages containing alcohol, caffeine, and a large amount of sugar; Eat small and multiple meals, with a light and easily digestible diet.
Pay attention to changes in body temperature. When the body temperature is abnormal, cold water, ice packs, and other cooling products can be used to physically cool the skin, clothes, or neck. If conditions permit, bathing or showering can be done.
Pay attention to discomfort symptoms. Carry heatstroke relief medication with you when going out. If you experience heatstroke, you can use the medication to relieve the symptoms. If there are symptoms of heatstroke such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, thirst, and excessive sweating, seek help in a timely manner, transfer to a cool place to rest and replenish fluids as soon as possible; If discomfort symptoms persist, seek medical attention promptly.
Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms are severe. If symptoms such as skin burning, blurred consciousness, unclear speech, delirium appear, one should seek medical attention or call an ambulance in a timely manner. At the same time, rest in a cool place and place cooling products on the neck, armpits, and groin to cool down.
Suggestions for protective measures for key populations
On the basis of implementing protective measures for the general population, key groups also need to strengthen their own health protection according to the following measures.
Sensitive population
Patients with chronic underlying diseases
Timely replenish moisture. Drink water proactively, multiple times, and in moderation. Do not drink water only when feeling thirsty; If the amount of water consumed is restricted due to illness or if diuretics are needed, promptly consult a doctor for a reasonable amount of water.
Reduce exercise. Not engaging in strenuous activities to give the body sufficient rest; If exercise is necessary, schedule it at cooler times of the day as much as possible.
Properly replenish electrolytes. Supplementing lost electrolytes in moderation through meals and drinks; If you are on a low salt diet, you should consult a doctor.
Stay in touch. Keep in touch with family and neighbors, and seek help and care from others in a timely manner.
Outdoor workers
Supplement water and electrolytes. In moderate intensity homework activities, one glass of water should be consumed every 15 to 20 minutes; Timely intake of foods and drinks containing salt and minerals to replenish lost electrolytes in the body.
Stay cool. It is advisable to wear reflective clothing and cool vests with ice packs; Replace clothes soaked in sweat in a timely manner.
Reasonably arrange outdoor homework time. Outdoor workers should take regular breaks; A shift system can be adopted during high temperature periods to increase the rest time and frequency of workers as much as possible.
Prevent occupational heatstroke. Reduce labor intensity, slow down work speed, and if there are signs of heatstroke, immediately move to a cool place to rest; Severe cases should seek medical attention promptly.
Regular health check ups. Personnel suffering from chronic kidney disease, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, uncontrolled diabetes, blood stasis ≥ 20%, epilepsy, etc. are strictly prohibited from working at high temperature.
