During the summer, if children play outside for a long time, they are prone to heatstroke. Therefore, parents can always keep some Huoxiang Zhengqi medicine at home. When a child has heatstroke, they can use some to effectively delay the discomfort caused by heatstroke. If there is no Huoxiang Zhengqi medicine available, parents also need to know some treatment methods. So how should children be treated after heatstroke? Here are some emergency measures for heatstroke:
1. Remove from the high-temperature environment and quickly transfer the person with heatstroke to a shady and ventilated place to rest. Make them lie flat, raise their head, and loosen their clothing.
2. Replenish fluids: If the person with heatstroke is conscious and has no nausea or vomiting, they can drink salty cool drinks, tea, mung bean soup, etc., to lower their body temperature and replenish blood volume.
3. Artificial cooling: Methods such as using an electric fan to blow air can be used for cooling, but it should not be directed directly at the patient to prevent causing a cold.
4. Ice packs: Cold compresses can also be applied to the head. Ice packs (made by placing ice cubes, popsicles, or water ice cream in a plastic bag and sealing it tightly) should be placed on major blood vessels such as the head, armpits, and groin, and cold water or 30% alcohol can be used to wipe the skin until it turns red.
5. Take the person's temperature every 10-15 minutes. Heatstroke can cause headache, high fever, vomiting, or fainting, and sometimes even death. Therefore, outdoor activity participants should be vigilant about prevention and first aid. It is best to wear a sun hat and avoid exposure to the sun for too long. In case of heatstroke, first aid should be provided immediately to prevent exhaustion and death. First, move the person to a shady place, loosen or remove their clothing, and let them lie comfortably with their head and shoulders elevated. Cover their head with a cold, wet towel, or use a water or ice pack if available. Soak a sponge in alcohol or a towel in cold water and use it to wipe their body, and fan them to lower their body temperature to normal.
