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In the cold winter season, the temperature in most parts of our country plummets, and the cold weather brings many inconveniences to our lives. In cold environments, frostbite and hypothermia are the two major health problems we need to pay attention to. How to identify the damage caused by the cold and take effective measures to prevent and deal with it is an important topic that we cannot ignore in the cold season.
1. Identification and prevention of frostbite.
1.Definition and grading of frostbite.
Frostbite refers to the phenomenon of damage to human body** and mucosal tissues in a cold and humid environment. Depending on the degree of injury, frostbite can be divided into **:
Frostbite of the first degree: redness, swelling, pain, low temperature, but no damage to the frostbite site.
Second-degree frostbite: **redness, swelling, increased pain, **lower temperature, accompanied by **and edema, blood blisters and other injuries.
Frostbite: darkening, severe pain, tissue necrosis, and may be accompanied by severe injuries such as fractures and joint dislocations.
2.Ways to prevent frostbite.
1) Strengthen warm measures: Wear appropriate warm clothing, especially exposed parts, such as hands, feet, face, etc.
2) Avoid prolonged exposure to the cold: Minimize time spent outdoors, especially at night and early in the morning when temperatures are cold.
3) Strengthen exercise: appropriately increase outdoor exercise to enhance the body's ability to adapt to the cold.
4) Pay attention to your diet: Consume enough fat, protein and vitamins to boost your body calories.
2. Identification and response to hypothermia.
1.Definition and hazards of hypothermia.
Hypothermia is a serious cold injury in which the body's core body temperature drops below the normal range, resulting in dysfunction of the body. The hazards of hypothermia mainly include:
1) Cardiovascular system: heart rate slows down, blood pressure drops, and in severe cases, it can lead to arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, etc.
2) Nervous system: confusion, unresponsiveness, and even coma, respiratory and cardiac arrest.
3) Muscular joints: muscle stiffness, joint pain, movement disorders.
4) Others: frostbite, hypoglycemia, hypotension, etc.
2.Ways to cope with hypothermia.
1) Quickly get out of the cold environment: Try to shorten the time in the cold environment and avoid continuing to be stimulated by the cold.
2) Increase body temperature: Wear warm clothes, drink hot drinks, use hot water bottles, etc.
3) Seek professional treatment: Once symptoms of hypothermia appear, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.
3. Dry goods suggestions.
1.Know the local temperature: Pay attention to the weather forecast, understand the local temperature changes, and take precautions to keep warm.
2.Pack warm supplies: Bring warm gloves, hats, scarves, etc., with you just in case.
3.Strengthen exercise: Appropriately increase outdoor exercise to improve the body's ability to adapt to the cold.
4.Watch your diet: Eat enough fat, protein, and vitamins to boost your body calories.
5.Learn first aid: Learn how to treat frostbite and hypothermia in order to save yourself or others in an emergency.
In short, in the cold season, we should learn to recognize the injuries caused by the cold and take effective measures to prevent and deal with them. I hope that everyone can do a good job of keeping warm in the cold winter and spend every good time healthy and happy.
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