The knowledge of emergency treatment for postpartum heat stroke is that the normal human body produces and dissipates heat under the control of the hypothalamic temperature regulation center, and the body temperature is in dynamic equilibrium, maintained at around 37 ℃. Postpartum mothers generally have weak physical constitution and dysfunction in central temperature regulation. In situations of high temperature, high humidity, and poor ventilation, it is often easy to lead to postpartum heat stroke.
The knowledge of emergency treatment for postpartum heat stroke is that the normal human body produces and dissipates heat under the control of the hypothalamic temperature regulation center, and the body temperature is in dynamic equilibrium, maintained at around 37 ℃. Postpartum mothers generally have weak physical constitution and dysfunction in central temperature regulation. In situations of high temperature, high humidity, and poor ventilation, it is often easy to lead to postpartum heat stroke.
After postpartum heat stroke, the patient’s body temperature rises, their pulse and breathing accelerate, their face turns red without sweating, their skin is dry and hot, and their body temperature drops due to prickly heat or sweating.
First aid measures
If a postpartum woman experiences symptoms of heatstroke, she should immediately leave the high-temperature environment and rest in a cool and well ventilated place.
2. Unzip your clothes, drink more diluted salt water or take ten drops of water, Rendan, Jieshu tablets, Huoxiang Zhengqi water, etc., and it will improve in a short period of time.
3. For those who experience high fever, coma, or convulsions, they should be placed on their side and their heads tilted back to ensure unobstructed breathing. When calling an ambulance or notifying the emergency center, wet towels or 30-50% alcohol can be used to wipe the chest, back, and other areas.
Precautions
1. Generally, if a parturient feels uncomfortable such as thirst, excessive sweating, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, and chest tightness, it should be considered as a precursor to heatstroke.
2. The adaptability of postpartum women to high temperatures is relatively low, so it is necessary to open windows in their rooms to allow air circulation and maintain an appropriate temperature. But do not let the mother blow directly. The bedding should not be too thick. You can use a cool mat, wear thinner summer clothes, and drink more water.
3. After childbirth, the skin’s excretion function is more vigorous and sweats more. You can often use warm water to wipe the bath, change clothes frequently, and avoid postpartum heat stroke.