What do blood patients need to be aware of?

Due to the disease itself or to the side effects of the treatment, people with blood diseases tend to be less immune and vulnerable to infection or haemorrhage. As a result, persons with blood-borne diseases need to pay particular attention to the following when travelling to ensure safety and health.Personal protectiona. Warm protectionTo avoid colds by adding and reducing clothing as appropriate in the light of weather changes. People suffering from blood-borne diseases may not recover easily or even cause more serious complications.b. SunscreeningUse sunscreens, hats and sunglasses to avoid UV directs and reduce the risk of skin damage.c. Prevention of injuriesSuitable shoes and clothing to avoid falling or bruises and reduce the risk of haemorrhage.d. Personal hygieneHand-washing, especially in public places, is done thoroughly with disinfection or soap.Select the right time and place to leavea. Avoiding peak periods(b) Select to spend as little time as possible, reduce contact with others and reduce the risk of infection.b. Selecting a quiet environmentTo avoid going to crowded and inaccessible places such as malls, cinemas, bus stops, etc.c. Environmentally appropriateThe choice of an outdoor location with good air quality, a quiet environment and a suitable temperature, such as parks, suburbs, etc.Traffic safetya. Private carTo reduce the use of public transport and the risk of infection by using private cars to the extent possible.b. Safe drivingIn the case of self-driving, ensure that the driving is in good condition, comply with traffic rules, avoid brakes or sharp turns and reduce the risk of injury.c. Use of seat beltsSafety belts should be fastened and injuries in traffic accidents reduced, both in the front and in the back.Carrying objects with youa. Health certificatesCarrying a medical certificate issued by a doctor for occasional need.b. DrugsThe necessary drugs, such as anti-infection drugs, blood-suppressants, etc., are carried with them and are taken on a medically prescribed basis.c. Contact informationCarrying emergency contact information to enable timely contact with family or doctor in case of emergency.d. Portable disinfectantsCarrying portable disinfectant, wet towels, etc., hand disinfection is performed at all times.Diet safetya. Clean dietThe choice of a clean and healthy restaurant avoids the consumption of cold, raw food.b. Carrying foodSome clean, easily preserved foods, such as biscuits, fruits, etc., can be carried with them for occasional needs.c. Hydraulic rechargeCarry bottled water and avoid drinking water of unknown origin.Manual managementa. To be measuredOrganization of activities in accordance with their physical capacity to avoid overwork.b. Adequate restAdequate rest is guaranteed during the outing to avoid long standing or walking.c. Regular monitoringMonitoring of their physical condition, such as signs of fatigue and dizziness, should be carried out in a timely manner.Emergency responsea. Understanding of nearby medical resources(c) Information on the location of medical institutions in the vicinity of the place of departure in order to facilitate rapid access in emergency situations.b. Learning about first aidBasic first aid knowledge, such as stop bleeding, dressing, etc., is available for initial treatment in case of injury.c. Maintenance of open communicationsTo ensure that mobile phones are adequate and that communication is maintained in order to help in emergency situations.Psychological adjustmentMaintaining optimismMaintain a positive optimism and reduce psychological stress.b. Social interactionAppropriate social interaction and good social relations are maintained with security guarantees.c. Avoiding excessive tensionWhile vigilance is needed, there is no need to be overstretched and to maintain a calm mentality.Concluding remarksBlood patients need to consider a combination of personal protection, environmental selection, traffic safety, dietary safety, manual management, emergency response and psychological adjustment when travelling. Through careful planning and preparation, people with blood-borne diseases can enjoy a normal life and social activities while ensuring safety. At the same time, patients should always communicate with the medical team and follow medical instructions to ensure their health and safety while travelling.