Economy Class Syndrome.
Recently, in the wave of return to work after the Spring Festival holiday, a number of distressing tragedies have occurred in Dongguan. On the way back to work, a number of workers working in Dongguan unfortunately suffered from acute pulmonary embolism due to a long time in the car, and three of them died as a result. This incident once again sounded the alarm about the dangers of sedentary life, and aroused widespread concern about the health problems of long-distance travel from all walks of life.
It is understood that these unfortunate workers have been riding for 20 to 30 hours in a row, and the disease is popularly known as "economy class syndrome". Economy class syndrome is caused by a long period of sedentary lifestyle, which leads to poor blood circulation, an increase in clotting substances in the blood, and eventually the formation of blood clots. Once these blood clots fall off, they can block the pulmonary arteries and cause acute pulmonary embolism, which is a serious threat to life.
Similar cases have been reported by several medical institutions in Dongguan, including a 47-year-old woman who rushed from her hometown in Zunyi, Guizhou Province, to Houjie Town, Dongguan City, after a long-distance bus ride of more than 20 hours. After getting out of the car, she didn't go far when she suddenly fainted, became delirious, and couldn't breathe. Her fellow villager quickly dialed 120, but unfortunately, despite the best efforts of medical staff, she was unable to survive the hurdle and was confirmed dead on February 21. This lady worked in a factory in Houjie Town before her death, and she hurried back to work, but she didn't expect it to become the last journey of her life.
Another 49-year-old female worker, Ms. Yang, who has worked in a shoe factory in Dongguan for more than 20 years, was not spared. After returning to Dongguan on a long-distance bus ride for more than 30 hours, she fainted and fell to the ground after only a few steps after getting out of the car, unconscious. Medical staff from the emergency department of the Municipal People's Hospital quickly rushed to the scene, carried out effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation and transferred to the emergency room. Despite the best efforts of the doctors to save the life, Ms. Yang is still not past the dangerous period and her life is in danger.
The occurrence of these tragedies reminds us once again that the dangers of sitting for a long time should not be underestimated. Staying in the same position for long periods of time can not only lead to muscle fatigue and stiffness, but can also lead to a range of health problems, including economy class syndrome. As a disease with high morbidity, high disability and high mortality, the prevention of pulmonary embolism is crucial.
Experts advise that during long journeys, passengers should move their bodies properly and avoid sitting for long periods of time. You can stand up and walk around every once in a while, or do some simple stretching exercises to improve blood circulation. In addition, it is important to maintain a good diet and water intake to help reduce blood viscosity and reduce the formation of blood clots.
At the same time, it is also very important for people who need to sit in the car for a long time to know their physical condition in advance. If you have chronic diseases such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia, you should consult your doctor before traveling and make a suitable travel plan. In addition, once there are uncomfortable symptoms such as chest tightness, chest pain, and dyspnea, you should immediately seek medical attention for examination, so as to detect and ** potential diseases such as pulmonary embolism in time.
In short, the tragedy of acute pulmonary embolism caused by 20 to 30 hours of continuous car sitting is a wake-up call for us. We should be fully aware of the dangers of sitting for a long time and take proactive measures to prevent it in our daily lives. Let's work together to pay attention to health, cherish life, and jointly create a safe and healthy travel environment.