Cicadas chirp loudly, and the heat waves surge. On July 22nd, we welcomed the last solar term of summer - Great Heat. The ancient saying goes, 'Minor heat is not considered hot, while major heat is during the three periods of summer and summer.' At this time, it is around the middle of the three periods of summer, which is the season with the strongest sunshine, highest temperature, and highest humidity of the year, truly known as the 'peak of scorching heat'.

1、 Identify symptoms of heatstroke and grasp key signals:

1. Threatened heatstroke (alert):

Dizziness and headache

Nausea and fatigue

Profuse sweating

the heart speeds up

Slight increase in body temperature

If the above symptoms occur in a high-temperature environment, please be highly vigilant and take immediate action

2. Mild/severe heatstroke (critical condition):

High fever (body temperature>38 ℃)

Skin burning and dry (may not sweat)

Blurred consciousness and unclear language

convulsion

The occurrence of these symptoms indicates an urgent situation that requires immediate handling and seeking help

2、 Coping with heatstroke: rapid, scientific, and effective

Quickly transfer: Immediately move personnel to a cool and ventilated place.

Physical cooling: Remove clothing, wipe the body with cold water, especially the neck, armpits, and thighs, and fan to dissipate heat.

Moisturizing: If you are conscious, you can slowly drink cool drinks containing salt, such as diluted salt water or sports drinks.

Urgent assistance: If the situation is severe or rapidly deteriorating, such as high fever, coma, or convulsions, immediately call the emergency number!  

3、 Heatstroke prevention tips:

Adequate drinking water: Drink small amounts of plain water or diluted salt water multiple times, and avoid excessive drinking of ice water. Drink less coffee and strong tea.

Suitable air conditioning: It is recommended to use indoor air conditioning at around 26 ℃, avoid direct cold air blowing, and ventilate frequently.

Avoid direct sunlight: Try to avoid the scorching sun from 10am to 4pm when going out, and do a good job of physical and chemical sun protection when going out.

Light diet: Eat more fruits and vegetables (such as watermelon, winter melon, mung beans) to supplement water and vitamins.

Key reminder: Identify and respond to heatstroke

Conclusion:

Although the Great Heat is scorching hot, it is also the season when all things have the strongest vitality. Let us have a reverence for nature, master scientific knowledge of heatstroke prevention and cooling, especially remember the identification and first aid measures for heatstroke, and protect the health of ourselves and those around us. Only when the mind is calm and the body is at peace can one calmly pass the summer.