When engaging inmountaineeringactivities in humid, hot, and windless mountainous areas during summer, the body may be unable to regulate its temperature through sweat evaporation, leading to heatstroke.
The main symptoms of heatstroke include: headache, dizziness, restlessness, strong and forceful pulse, noisy breathing, and a body temperature that may rise above40°C40°C, with dry and flushed skin. If not treated promptly, a person suffering from heatstroke may quickly lose consciousness to a severe degree, which could lead to accidents.
Therefore, before mountaineering in summer, it is essential to prepare medications for preventing and treating heatstroke, such as Shi Di Shui (Ten Drops Water), cooling oil, and Rendan. Additionally, cool drinks and sun protection gear such as sunglasses and sun hats should also be prepared.
Once someone suffers from heatstroke, they should be moved to a cool and ventilated place as soon as possible. Their clothes should be soaked in cold water, wrapped around the body, and kept moist. Alternatively, continuously fan them to dissipate heat and wipe them with a cold towel until their body temperature drops below38°C40°C. If the heatstroke victim is conscious, they should be allowed to rest in a semi-sitting position with support for the head and shoulders.
If the heatstroke victim has lost consciousness, they should be laid flat.
