Winter, Beware of These Accidental Injuries
After the Start of Winter, the weather gradually turns cold, and the incidence of some winter accidental injuries increases. Burns, scalds, frostbite, and others are things that citizens should be vigilant about. This article has compiled common winter accidental injuries, hoping to remind the public. On November 16th, a 3-year-old child in Huantai was scalded by a hot water bottle. The child's mother, Ms. Liu, told reporters that that night, while her 3-year-old son was sleeping, she filled a hot water bottle bought a year ago with hot water and placed it in the child's bed. After more than ten minutes, Ms. Liu suddenly heard her son crying, lifted the covers, and saw that the hot water bottle placed on the child's thigh had burst. The child's right hand, inner thighs, and perineum were scalded red. Taken to the hospital for an examination, the child's scalded area was a second-degree burn, and he is currently hospitalized for treatment.
Hospitals admit children scalded by hot water bottles every year. It is recommended that the water used for a hot water bottle should not be too hot, generally not exceeding 80°C; when in use, do not place the hot water bottle on the abdomen, chest, or other areas. It is best to wrap the hot water bottle in a towel or similar item, so that the heat source does not act directly on the skin.
"My hands freeze every winter, the finger joints swell, and it's both painful and itchy. This year is no exception, and it's worse than before." Although the Start of Winter was not long ago, Ms. Liu's hands have started to itch, and her joints are swollen. Many citizens may have experienced a situation similar to Ms. Liu's.
Reminder: To prevent frostbite, actively participate in sports activities to accelerate the circulation of qi and blood in the body, which is beneficial for wound healing. Additionally, during the cold season, pay attention to cold protection and warmth. Clothing, shoes, and socks should be loose and dry. For those who suffer from relapses every year, you can start to gradually develop the habit of washing your face, feet, wiping your body, and bathing with cold water in the summer to improve your cold tolerance. Citizens who feel cold in the winter can eat more warming and cold-dispelling foods, such as lamb, dog meat, pepper, ginger, and cinnamon.
After the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius, the road surface is prone to icing. Coupled with other factors, it is easier to fall and get injured in the winter. For instance, an elderly man named Huang, who lives on the Gongqing Road, fell down the stairs yesterday after his foot slipped. Fortunately, a neighbor noticed promptly and quickly took the elderly man to the hospital for emergency treatment. Apart from six stitches on his left hand, he was not seriously injured.
Reminder: A doctor from the emergency department reminds the elderly to try to reduce going out in cold weather. When going out, it is best to have someone accompany them or use a cane. Do not wear slippery plastic-soled shoes. When exercising outdoors, try to avoid icy surfaces. For indoor exercise, be sure to fully warm up, stretch your limbs, and "preheat." Furthermore, the elderly are prone to osteoporosis, so they should strengthen their nutrition daily, pay attention to dietary balance, consume more foods rich in Vitamin D, and supplement more calcium to enhance bone toughness.