Keywords for this week's weather in Hebei.
"Snowfall" and "cooling".
The last snow hasn't melted yet.
A new round of snowfall is here.
13th-15th.
Hebei is facing a wide range of heavy snowfall and cold wave weather.
Minimum temperature in individual regions.
It will be close to or below the historical extremum of December.
On December 13, sanitation workers in Langfang urban area were clearing snow on the road. Photo by Hebei ** correspondent Zhang Qian.
Slippery roads in snow are very easy to fall.
Wrists, hips, and ankles after a fall.
These three areas are prone to fractures.
How to avoid falling?
What happens after a broken bone?
Please put away this "anti-fall cheats".
What are the key points of fall prevention?
Learn to walk with penguins
1.When walking, keep your body leaning forward and not leaning back.
2.Try to spread your feet shoulder-width apart, so that the chassis is larger and the center of gravity is more stable.
3.Walking in "small steps" is more stable than taking big steps.
4.Keep your hands out of your pockets, keep your balance on the outside, and give you emergency support in case of a fall.
Always be vigilant
You should always be vigilant when traveling in snow, especially if there is no snow on many roads, but there is a thin layer of ice. This condition is the most overlooked and the most likely to cause slips.
Appropriate attire
When traveling in snowy weather, wear gloves and warm clothes;The pants should not be too long to avoid falling when you step on the hem;Socks should fit well;Tighten the laces tightly and do not make them too long to avoid falling when stepping on the lacesPick the right non-slip shoes.
Slow down your walking
When traveling on snowy days, it's a good idea to allow more time. Every step must be steady, "down-to-earth" walking will not slip, especially when encountering uneven roads, you must slow down the pace.
Older people go out less
Older people should try to avoid traveling after the snow and try to be accompanied by family members if they need to go out. Depending on the physical condition, you can also use crutches and other assistive devices.
Try to walk in a well-lit environment
As much as possible, ensure that the travel environment is well lit, avoid traveling in the dark, and if necessary, you can equip a flashlight.
Take your phone with you
You should carry your mobile phone with you, and if you slip and fall, if there is no one else around you who can help, you can immediately call ** to ask for support.
Try not to go out after drinking
On snowy days, it's best not to go out after drinking, and try not to drink alcohol if you're going to travel. This is because drinking alcohol can affect the body's balance function, and there will be unsteady walking, increasing the likelihood of slipping.
How to deal with an accidental fall?
Determine if you have a fracture first
1.Look for deformities.
The affected area is shortened, bent or turned, such as a sudden bend that was originally straight.
2.Find unusual activity.
For example, an action that cannot be done normally can be done suddenly, but an action that can be done normally cannot be completed.
3.Look for bone fricatives or bone rub sensations.
If you touch the injured area with your hand, you can clearly hear the "creaking" sound of the bones rubbing, or you may feel the bones rubbing.
When one of the three signs is present, a fracture has occurred.
Note: not all fractures are always present with these three signs, such as slits, insertions, greenstick fractures, and milder spine and pelvic fractures, which are not typical of these three typical fracture signs.
How to deal with it correctly after a fall?
1.After a fracture, "immobilization of the wound" is done
"Injury immobilization" is performed immediately after a fall and fracture, that is, movement is restricted to prevent the injury from dislocating. For example, for a common wrist fracture, you can use your other hand to support the injured wrist, or use a book to support your hand and forearm, hang it around your neck with a strap, or fix it to your chest with a bandage. If there is a fracture in the hip bone or waist, do not carry or hold the injured person to move the position, and be sure to lie down and send the injured person to the hospital. If the situation is serious, do not move the injured person without permission, call 120 immediately, pay attention to keep warm, and wait for the doctor to deal with it.
2.Some fractures are "not too painful".
Many people think that if it is not too painful, there should be no fracture, but in fact, there is no direct causal relationship between pain and fracture, but it depends on the individual's tolerance for pain. Especially for the elderly, some elderly people have no obvious pain when they have broken bones, and they don't even affect their normal activities, so they think it's okay and ignore the injury.
3.Apply a cold compress first, then apply a warm compress after the swelling is reduced
After a fall, the correct way is to apply a local cold compress first, which plays a role in constricting blood vessels, relieving pain and stopping bleeding. After 24 hours, the swelling of the wound will subside, and then apply a hot compress, or apply safflower oil, spray some aerosol, etc. When applying safflower oil, you can rub it properly to promote absorption, but don't use it too heavily.
4.There is not much point in drinking bone broth
As the old saying goes, "what you eat makes up for what you eat", but from a medical point of view, it is impossible to replace the efficacy of medicine for diseases by using medicine. Moreover, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the body of patients with early fractures is still in the stage of "fever", blood stasis and internal heat, and the diet should be light, otherwise the blood stasis will not go away, and the fracture will not be easy to heal. Therefore, in the early stages of a fracture, it is not advisable to drink bone broth. Fresh meat and bone broth is delicious and has an appetite-promoting effect, and can be eaten normally after the middle of the year.
The snow continues
Everyone do a good job of keeping warm at the same time
Pay attention to safety on the road
Your peace
It is our greatest wish
Synthesized from previous reports on the news client, released in Beijing, China Medical News, edited by Wang Jingyu).