Chasing the light, thousands of snow trails, safety first

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-02-21

Recently, many places across the country have ushered in cooling, rain and snow.

Meanwhile. The "Fourteenth Winter" competition is in full swing.

The top skiers in China.

Show your skills in the Inner Mongolia Snow Resort.

Did it make you want to watch?

Do you want to catch the "tail" of the snow season?

Experience the "Fast and Furious" on the slopes again?

On February 17, Wang Ziyang, a player from the Beijing team, competed in the men's halfpipe final of the "14th Winter" snowboard open group. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Jianan.

There are thousands of ski slopes.

Safety first.

There are rumors in the rivers and lakes.

At the end of the ski is orthopedics".

This sentence has become a "roadblock" for many people on the road to skiing

Is skiing really that scary?

Experts say. Alpine skiing and other professional competitions.

The risk factor is indeed high.

For the average skier, though.

Just have scientific knowledge and the right skills.

Do what you can.

to minimize injuries.

The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University.

Yin Kun, deputy chief physician of the Department of Orthopedics, said.

The annual ice and snow season is a period of high incidence of sports injuries.

Among them, shoulder and knee injuries are the most common.

Such as anterior fork ligament injury, medial collateral ligament injury.

Meniscus injury, scapular fracture, etc.

How exactly can you play in the snow safely?

Expert advice: First, we must do what we can.

Assess your physical condition well before exercising.

You can't be blindly "fearless".

For friends with chronic illnesses or old injuries.

Consult a doctor.

Exercise moderately within the limits of physical condition.

In Xi'an Hot Snow Miracle Indoor Ski Resort, the coach explained skiing knowledge to children. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zou Jingyi.

The second is to master the necessary motor skills and protective movements.

Beginners can ask an instructor for guidance.

Learn how to start and brake on snow.

and some safety tips.

For example, don't fall backwards when skiing.

And don't fall apart.

Legs should be tilted sideways as much as possible.

Even if you fall, keep a handsome posture.

What's more, it's not easy to get hurt this way.

Third, protective equipment should be fully worn.

Many ski resorts require skiers to wear helmets.

Knee pads, elbow pads, hip pads and other equipment are also "rookie friends".

It can be rented at most ski resorts.

Those who have used it say good.

Children learn to ski at Lengshui International Ski Resort in Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County, Chongqing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chu Jiayin.

Finally, once there is joint pain, injury.

Exercise should be stopped immediately and medical attention should be sought promptly.

Don't think that "a small injury is not an injury".

Delayed**.

Minor injuries can become major injuries.

When you're galloping on the slopes.

While enjoying the beautiful scenery of the surrounding "covered in snow".

Also beware of an eye disease that is unique to the ski season.

Snow blindness. The so-called snow blindness.

It is ultraviolet light on the conjunctiva, corneal epithelium and retina of the eye.

Causes damage caused by inflammation.

If you are during skiing or after exercising.

Red, swollen eyelids and conjunctival hyperemia appear.

Or the eyes are sore, afraid of light, tearful, and unable to open.

It's time to get noticed.

Peking University First Hospital, Taiyuan Hospital.

Feng Jianghong, chief physician of the Department of Ophthalmology, said.

Snow can reflect up to 95% of sunlight

The brightness of the light is close to that of sunlight.

Looking directly at the snow is almost like looking directly at the sun.

Over time, it is easy to cause damage to the eyes.

To sum it up in one sentence.

Watch out for snow "flashing blind".

At Yunshang Grassland Ski Resort in Anji County, Zhejiang Province, a student arranges his goggles before ski training. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi.

Still. If you feel eye discomfort after skiing.

There is no need to panic excessively.

Feng Jianghong prompted.

Rest immediately in a place with low light.

Don't rub your eyes with your hands.

Eyes can be rinsed with water to prevent infection.

Ice packs can also be used to cool your eyes to reduce inflammation.

If there is an eye mask or clean gauze.

You can find it to cover your eyes.

Then seek medical attention as soon as possible.

If the symptoms are mild.

Recovery usually takes 1 to 3 days.

Children skiing in Zhalantun Jinlong Mountain Ski Resort in Hulunbuir City. Xinhua News Agency.

How to avoid snow blindness while skiing.

Expert advice: First, the skiing time should not be too long.

Generally no more than 5 hours.

And wear professional goggles with UV protection.

Avoid prolonged exposure of your eyes to snow and sunlight.

Second, pay attention to eye hygiene every day.

Supplement your diet with more vitamin A

Vitamin C and vitamin E

Makes the eyes "bright and sparkling".

Thirdly, if snow blindness occurs.

Be mindful of getting plenty of rest.

Try to avoid opening your eyes.

Cold compresses can be used to reduce pain.

Do not apply warm compresses.

This can exacerbate eye discomfort.

Furthermore. Skiing and playing in the snow outdoors for long periods of time.

Also take care to avoid "frostbite".

The human body regulates body temperature through the nervous and endocrine systems.

But there are limits to this adjustment.

Once the ambient temperature is too low and lasts too long.

This causes vasospasm and reduced blood flow.

Areas of the distal limb with poor blood circulation are impaired.

Therefore, the "endings" such as ears, nose, hands, and feet are most likely to be "frozen".

Peking University First Hospital, Taiyuan Hospital.

* said Wang Yun, Executive Director of the Section.

When playing snow and ice sports.

Once it feels red, swollen, painful and itchy.

It is necessary to pay attention to it.

Tourists experience snowmobiling in Taiyuan Rice Field Park. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Chenguang.

Rumors. After frostbite, it should be rubbed with snow, ice, and ...... with fire

These are all wrong.

It can also aggravate tissue damage.

The right thing to do is to find a warm place as soon as possible.

Soak the frozen area in warm water at 37-40 degrees Celsius.

If there is no lukewarm water.

You can cover the frozen area with a warm towel.

or rapid rewarming with body temperature.

In addition, it is important to take precautions against infection after frostbite.

It cannot be grasped by hand.

If frostbite is severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.

Let's make the most of it.

The hospital does not have a "frostbite unit".

If you see frostbite, please hang the burn department.

National Health Commission "Healthy China"**

Outdoors such as ski slopes.

It is also necessary to learn to recognize the "wind chill index".

The higher the wind level.

The faster the body loses heat.

*The lower the temperature.

When the wind level is high.

Even if the temperature is not particularly low.

Frostbite can also occur.

One word. The snow scene is beautiful.

Sports are cool. But you must not "have grace and not temperature".

Protect yourself.

in order to have fun in the ice and snow.

Reporter: Liu Yangtao, Ma Xiaoyuan.

Drafting: Ma Xiaoyuan.

Editors: Wu Junkuan, Gao Meng, Huang Xuguo.

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