How to give first aid to water heater bath poisoning?
The gas water heater itself is not a "killer", the real "culprit" is the exhaust gas produced during the combustion process. Household gas water heaters are affected by high temperature and surrounding air during combustion, and will produce a variety of harmful substances, such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, aldehyde compounds, carbon particles, carbon dioxide, etc. Among them, carbon monoxide is the most harmful to the body.
The mild manifestations of carbon monoxide poisoning mainly include headache, dizziness, dizziness, palpitations, vomiting, fatigue, etc., but the spirit is still clear, after inhaling fresh air, the symptoms will disappear automatically. In addition to the above symptoms, moderate poisoning is also accompanied by flushing, cherry red lips, rapid pulse, sweating, irritability, rapid heartbeat, unstable gait, drowsiness, and even coma and breathing difficulties.
Severe intoxication can lead to deep coma, incontinence, increased muscle tone, increased body temperature, convulsions, cold limbs, paroxysmal or persistent convulsions, cyanosis, rapid respiration, decreased blood pressure, and even respiratory failure, shock and death.
The correct selection, reasonable installation and use of gas water heaters are the keys to avoiding accidents
First, choose products with alarm function produced by some well-known manufacturers; at the same time, choose cylinders and other accessories produced by regular manufacturers that meet national safety standards. Second, the combustion device of the water heater should be installed outside the bathroom as much as possible, and only the water control valve and nozzle should be left in the bathroom; if it must be installed in the bathroom, it must be set up to enter the trend and out of the trend. Do not close the doors and windows tightly. In case of abnormality, people outside can enter the rescue in time. Finally, pay attention to your own feelings during the bathing process. If you feel a little uncomfortable, you should immediately stop using the water heater and open the door to flow fresh air. When the situation is more serious, you should call for help when your mind is still clear.
Rescue poisoning as soon as possible
Poisoning caused by gas water heaters is often caused by low vigilance, and sometimes occurs unknowingly. If left unchecked, the symptoms of poisoning develop rapidly. Therefore, once someone is found to be poisoned, it is necessary to rescue them as soon as possible.
1. Quickly close the air valve and open the doors and windows for ventilation, so that the poisoned person can leave the scene as soon as possible.
2. Loosen the collar and belt of the poisoned person and place their head flat to prevent their breathing from being hindered.
3. Keep warm to avoid getting cold and causing lung infections to exacerbate the disease.
4. If there is vomit in the mouth, gently wipe it with a clean cloth wrapped in your fingers to avoid asphyxiation caused by entering the pharyngeal cavity;
5, poisoned hot topic, can be used ice pack or towel cold compress;
6. Those with mild poisoning can drink a small amount of vinegar or sauerkraut water to wake them up quickly.
7. If the poisoned person has a blue complexion, cold limbs, and stops breathing, mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration should be performed immediately;
8. If the poisoned person's heart has stopped beating, artificial respiration should also be performed in conjunction with chest compression. And you should get in touch with an emergency doctor in the shortest possible time.
Treat poisoning thoroughly
Gas water heater poisoning, especially those who are deeply poisoned, must be treated systematically and thoroughly after rescue, and attention should be paid to consolidating the treatment results. Do not stop treatment after a slight improvement, otherwise the disease will further aggravate the disease after repetition, and may leave irreparable sequelae.
Therefore, the poisoned person should be completely cured at one time before the treatment can be stopped, especially those who have been in a coma for more than 48 hours, those who are older than 45 years and have been in a coma for more than 24 hours, and elderly patients who have been in a coma after poisoning and are accompanied by chronic cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and respiratory diseases should pay more attention.
