First aid guide for hypertension: lifeline at critical moments
Hypertensive stress is a medical emergency that needs to be addressed immediately and which can have serious health consequences. The perception of hypertension is often inadequate among the general population, especially in the face of sudden symptoms. Access to first aid and response methods can save lives at critical times. This paper details first aid measures for hypertension and steps to deal with it, helping readers to prepare for such situations.
I. Recognition of hypertension
Hypertensive stress is usually accompanied by a series of visible symptoms, the timely identification of which is the first step towards effective first aid:
Severe headaches: Severe headaches, usually different from normal headaches, may be associated with other symptoms.
Visual problems: Fuzzy eyesight, short-term blindness, etc., may be the result of impaired arteries in the eye.
chest pain or discomfort: may feel the sense of oppression or pain and be wary of heart problems.
Breathing difficulty: Feel short or unable to breathe, prompting problems in the heart or lung.
Fuzzy consciousness: may be manifested in fainting or unconsciousness, requiring urgent treatment.
II. First aid measures
The following first-aid measures shall be taken when the symptoms of hypertension are detected on your own or others:
Stay calm: try to stay as calm as possible and avoid emotional tension, which helps to alleviate symptoms.
Immediate medical attention: Call the emergency telephone to inform the police officer about the symptoms and ensure that professional medical assistance is available as soon as possible.
Measurement of blood pressure: If conditions permit, a home sphygmomanometer can be used to measure blood pressure and recorded for medical reference.
(c) Maintain a comfortable position: keep the patient in a sitting or lying position and avoid lying flat to ease the heart burden.
Avoiding violent activity: while waiting for help, avoid any form of intense activity to prevent an increase in the condition.
Provision of medications: If the patient normally takes a depressive drug and the doctor recommends it, the patient may be given an appropriate amount.
III. Hospital treatment
In hospitals, medical personnel take appropriate care of patients:
Monitoring vital signs: Doctors conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, including heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, etc., and detect problems in a timely manner.
Treatment of drugs: may require rapid reduction of blood pressure and prevention of complications through intravenous depressive drugs.
Auxiliary examinations: Relevant examinations, such as electrocardiograms, blood tests, etc., exclude other potential diseases.
Further observation: After first aid, the patient may need a few hours of observation at the hospital to ensure stability.
IV. FOLLOW-UP MANAGEMENT
Management after hypertension is equally important, and measures to avoid recurrence include:
Regular follow-up: follow medical instructions to regularly review blood pressure and monitor health status.
(c) Re-adaptation of lifestyle: maintenance of healthy diet, increased exercise, cessation of smoking and alcohol, and maintenance of good living habits.
Compliance with the treatment programme: taking medication prescribed by a doctor on time, without arbitrary withdrawal or self-balancing.
Understanding risk factors: Understanding their own hypertension risk factors and actively managing them.
Summary
Hypertensive stress is a serious health problem whose suddenness and severity are often unexpected. Failure to respond in a timely manner can lead to serious complications, such as strokes, heart disease or kidney damage, or even life-threatening. The timely identification of symptoms of hypertension, such as severe headaches, chest pains, blurred vision and confusion, is therefore essential. In the event of these symptoms, effective first aid measures are immediately taken, emergency calls are made and the patient is kept calm, and valuable time is available for treatment.
In addition, management of hypertension is not limited to first aid, and follow-up medical follow-up is equally important. Patients should regularly examine blood pressure, follow the doctor ‘ s treatment programme, and maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a reasonable diet, adequate exercise and control of psychological stress. In these ways, patients not only reduce the incidence of hypertension, but also effectively prevent the serious complications they cause. It is hoped that this paper will enhance the awareness of the reader about hypertension, raise awareness of self-protection and help everyone to better manage their own health and ensure their quality of life.