Yangtze River ** Wuhan Client, February 6 (Reporter Yang Juanjuan) Recently, affected by extreme weather, the road surface has become an "ice rink" overnight. In the Wuhan Red Cross Hospital of Xiehe Medical College, the number of patients who have been injured by slipping and falling has increased significantly, especially among middle-aged and elderly people. Experts from the trauma center of the hospital reminded that in low-temperature, rain, snow and freezing weather, citizens should pay attention to the following "anti-fall" points when traveling.
Elderly people "do not go out unless necessary".
In low-temperature, rainy, snowy, and freezing weather, it is recommended that the elderly try not to go out and focus on indoor activities. If you do need to go out, it is recommended that you accompany a family member. Keep warm when you go out, wear hats, masks, and gloves; The trousers should not be too long to avoid stepping on the hem of the trousers; Choose the right non-slip shoes, try to choose a style without laces, and be sure to tie them tightly if you have laces, so as not to loosen them or trip over them halfway; In addition, assistive devices such as crutches can be used depending on the physical condition.
Slow down "one step at a time".
The ground is covered in snow and ice, and it is easy for the soles of your feet to slip, so you should always be vigilant in such an environment. When you go out to run errands, you should reserve more time, and then take the next step, one step at a time. Especially when encountering potholes, you should slow down. On snowy days, lack of light increases the risk of slipping, so make sure that the environment is well-lit and try to avoid walking at night.
If a fracture is suspected, do not move it randomly.
If you accidentally fall, be sure to calm down and carefully check the injury. If your hands and feet are fine, you can turn sideways in any direction that feels convenient and comfortable, bend your legs and flip your body in a prone position, so that your knees and elbows are on the ground, and you can use your strength to support your body. If you find that a certain part of the body is very painful, do not force support, and gradually move to observe whether the symptoms are aggravated, and rule out emergencies such as fractures and open injuries.
If you have chest and back pain, and you are unable to sit up or stand and walk, you should call "120" and wait for medical professionals. Do not move at will to prevent the fracture from aggravating. If there is a lot of bleeding after a fall, or if the bone is directly exposed to the open wound, the wound can be temporarily bandaged with a scarf or other material and wait for rescue.
Editor: Yu Lina].
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