Ms. He’s mother-in-law recently fell at home. Fortunately, her family was there that day and she promptly called 120 to take the elderly person to the hospital. What measures can be taken for first aid in this situation?
Experts say that in daily life, there are several common reasons why elderly people fall:
One is stroke, mainly caused by hypertension accompanied by arteriosclerosis in the brain, causing sudden rupture and bleeding. Patients often experience symptoms such as coma and hemiplegia;
The second is dizziness, mainly caused by cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as cervical spondylosis, which generally occurs unconsciously;
The third is syncope, where the brain experiences severe hypoxia and ischemia, leading to transient loss of consciousness; Fourth, acute attacks of angina pectoris; Fifth, accidental falls can lead to fractures, etc.
Sudden falls caused by the above reasons should not be rushed or blindly rescued by others, such as pinching people or feeding sugar water. If a person has a stroke or subarachnoid hemorrhage, immediately lifting them up will only worsen the bleeding symptoms.
If an elderly person suddenly falls, one should first observe their expression and consciousness. If conscious, inquire about the cause of the fall and the uncomfortable area, and then provide assistance. Patients with angina should be immediately given emergency medicine and then sent to the hospital for emergency treatment. If you encounter a patient who is unconscious or has a language barrier, you can immediately call the emergency number 120. Patients who vomit should pay attention to turning their heads to one side to prevent vomit from flowing back into the respiratory tract and causing suffocation. Moving patients should only be carried out when it is confirmed that there is no spinal injury. One person should support their head and chest, one person should support their waist and buttocks, and one person should support their legs and feet. The movements should be slow and stable, and the timing should not be disrupted.