On a winter day in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, a citizen found a man standing under a roadside lamppost with his tongue glued to the lamppost. This scene aroused onlookers and heated discussions among passers-by, and the police quickly arrived at the scene and rescued the man with hot water.
According to eyewitnesses, the man licked the lamppost with his tongue, probably out of curiosity or boredom. However, he didn't realize that in the low temperatures of minus ten degrees, his tongue would quickly freeze and eventually get stuck to the lamppost.
This incident has attracted widespread attention. Every year in winter, it is not uncommon for metal to be glued. This is because metals such as iron and copper conduct heat quickly, and when the tongue touches a metal with a very low temperature, the heat is quickly taken away, and the liquid on the surface of the tongue freezes quickly, causing the tongue and metal to stick together.
Xie Chun, deputy chief physician of the Department of Stomatology Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, pointed out that if the tongue is stuck by metal, it cannot continue to squirm the tongue or pull strongly. If you continue to squirm your tongue, it will cause your tongue to stick tighter to the metalIf you pull strongly, you may strain your tongue. He suggests that it can be relieved by exhaling heavily, melting warm water, or taking medications**.
A large exhalation can be used to increase the temperature of the adhesion area through the heating of the mouth, which dissolves itWarm water melts by pouring warm water on the place where the tongue and metal are connected, and the metal absorbs the heat in the water and slowly melts the iceMedications** need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition, it is also necessary for citizens to raise safety awareness. In low temperature environments, avoid contact with objects that conduct heat quickly, such as metal. Children, in particular, should avoid licking metal objects out of curiosity.
This incident also reminds us that we need to remain calm and rational in the face of unexpected events. If you encounter a similar situation, do not panic, you can take appropriate measures to help yourself or seek help from others.
In short, this incident has given us a warning and a food for thought. We should pay attention to the potential safety hazards around us and improve our awareness of self-protection. At the same time, it is also necessary to educate children to correctly recognize and respond to emergencies, so that they can grow up safer and healthier.