The cold wave is so cold! Never do the "Two Big Taboos" to keep out the cold. Doctor: The most serious risk is sudden death from hypothermia
When the cold wave hits, the hypothermia prevention doctor reminds you of the “Top Ten Warm-ups” to dry your clothes before wearing them
The cold air comes in waves, and the cold wave can easily cause the body to lose temperature, and may even trigger sudden cardiovascular events. Dr. Huang Xuan, an expert in critical care medicine, reminded on social media that the temperature has dropped sharply in the past 72 hours. It is necessary to do the “Ten Warm-ups” and avoid the “Two Taboos” to help reduce acute injuries caused by cold weather and hypothermia. .
Dr. Huang Xuan recommends eating at least one hot meal every day and consuming more fruits and vegetables to help increase core body temperature. You can also consume spicy food in moderation to warm your body, but avoid eating too much spicy food and causing gastric ulcers. When wearing it, wear light and warm underwear first, and then match it with a down jacket and windbreaker as the outer layer. Dressing in three layers is a better choice, and you can add or remove layers depending on the temperature.
Dr. Huang Xuan pointed out that shoes and socks are very important for chronic patients, people with diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. They must choose shoes and socks with good sealing to avoid soaking the lower limbs in cold and wet. It is recommended to choose IPX-8 waterproof grade.
The quilt should be used to keep out the cold and keep you warm, or you should wear long-sleeved underwear or a woolen hat to sleep. If the clothes you wear when going out are too cold, you can dry them appropriately before wearing them. Especially in the morning, the body temperature is the highest. Wearing clothes that are too cold at this time may cause the body to cool down faster.
Two major taboos in cold weather: Smoking and drinking: cardiovascular disease becomes brittle and increases the risk of sudden death
As for keeping warm at home, Dr. Huang Xuan said that if you need to use an electric heater, a convection model with a fan that can heat the entire space would be a better choice. The electric heater should be plugged into a safety switch. If it falls over, it can automatically shut down to reduce danger. It should also be kept away from children and pets. It is still recommended to maintain exercise when the weather is cold. You can do exercises in the gym or indoors, such as skipping rope and push-ups, to help the body heat up.
Dr. Huang Xuan also believes that small warm items can be used in moderation, such as gloves, earmuffs, masks, scarves, heating packs, etc. Nowadays, many electric blankets, heating pillows, and hand warmers are equipped with USB charging functions, but they are not It is recommended to use it while sleeping to avoid excessive temperature of electronic products at night, which may cause skin damage.
The “two taboos” to keep warm in cold weather are smoking and drinking. Dr. Huang Xuan explained that when the weather is cold in winter, the human body’s senses are relatively dull and numb, and it is easy to feel very cold outdoors. Smokers tend to think “it’s too cold, hurry up and finish smoking”, which leads to heavy smoking and swallowing several times more than usual. times of harmful substances. What’s more, smoking itself causes vasoconstriction, making blood vessels narrow, hard, and brittle, raising blood pressure and increasing the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.
“Drinking” is also a way for many people to keep warm when the weather is cold. Dr. Huang Xuan reminds that although alcohol can stimulate blood vessel dilation, accelerate blood circulation, and produce a feeling of warmth, the body warmth brought by alcohol does not last long because the blood vessels on the body surface are thicker. When it is relaxed and relaxed, body heat dissipates faster, “far more than the calories supplied by alcohol.” It is easy for blood vessels to have no time to contract, and the body’s ability to resist cold is reduced, making it easier to catch colds, colds, and even increase hypothermia and sudden death. Probability.
Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Health Promotion Administration also issued a reminder that body temperature is lower at night and early morning. Warm clothes should be prepared by the bed before going to bed. When getting up in the middle of the night or in the morning, you should first move your limbs or stretch in bed to warm up. To improve blood circulation in the body, sit by the bed first after getting up and add clothes or coats to avoid dizziness caused by getting up instantly. Do not move too hastily after getting out of bed. You can first add warm water to warm your body, and then carry out daily activities in a gentle way.
