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Written by: Lu Jiayu
2021-07-03 23:16
The last update date: 2021-07-03 23:16
There was a sudden death of a scout on the mountain in Sai Kung today (3rd). A group of 21 scouts and their instructors traveled from Pak Tam Chung to Ban Yi Reservoir this morning. When they arrived at Baitoudun in Sai Kung, a 24-year-old man with a surname was suspicious. Suddenly fainted due to heatstroke and died after being sent to the hospital by helicopter. Another 53-year-old male tutor who accompanied him was also sent to the hospital unwell.
According to the news, the deceased was in a coma after a sudden vomiting during the rest period. There was no abnormality and discomfort beforehand. The instructor fainted after performing extracardiac pressure first aid.
The emergency doctor pointed out that if the body is unable to dissipate heat through perspiration, there is a chance of heatstroke even if the body has stopped resting. It is recommended that hikers should bring enough drinking water, and they should also avoid hot weather and hiking at noon. If you feel unwell that day, You should not go hiking when taking medicine.
According to sources, the 24-year-old surnamed Yi Nan has joined the Scout for more than a decade. He has no chronic illness in the past and has been actively participating in activities. He will also serve as a leader to lead other young students.
Today, he participated in the activity as a trainee to test the map reading ability. A total of 7 tutors led 14 trainees in the activity. Everyone made sure to bring enough water and dry food before departure.
By 2 pm, everyone walked to a shaded position on the pier to rest for nearly half an hour. At that time, the deceased had no abnormalities or discomfort. However, during the rest, the deceased suddenly vomited a mouthful of sputum and lost consciousness and fainted. The instructor immediately called the police. He was given first aid and was sent to the hospital by the Flying Service helicopter.
During the process, an emergency instructor was also suspected of being exhausted and dizzy for a while, and then recovered sober, and was also sent to the hospital by helicopter for treatment.
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Doctor: If you stop and rest, you may have heatstroke if you don’t perspire.
According to Tsai Chun-hsing, a specialist in emergency medicine, if the weather is very hot, if you sweat too much but do not replenish enough water, even if you have stopped and rested, your body cannot dissipate heat through perspiration. It may also cause heat stroke. Signs include facial redness and body temperature. Elevate and so on.
Cai Zhenxing suggested that hikers should bring enough water and avoid hiking at noon. If you feel unwell on the day and have taken medicine, they should not go hiking.
In addition, if you encounter heatstroke in your companions, you should take him to a cool place as soon as possible, untie his clothes and sprinkle water on his body to dissipate heat, and call the police to send the victim to the hospital as soon as possible.
Mountain climbing expert Zhong Jianmin pointed out that the road section involved is not too difficult. However, today’s temperature is relatively high and the Observatory issued a very hot weather warning. In addition, the “sun is up to the sun” in the near noon period. Mountain people are prone to heatstroke and discomfort.
Zhong Jianmin suggested that you should avoid going down the mountain in hot weather as much as possible. In addition, you should drink plenty of water when hiking. If you feel unwell, you should immediately inform your friends and take a rest in a cool place.
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