Water play in the city, risk of heat and heat diseases, Himchan Hospital 'Safe Vacation Method'4 suggestions
Jul 11, 2024
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In fact, according to the analysis data of the Fair Trade Commission's Consumer 24 portal, about 80% of safety accidents at water playgrounds were due to physical shocks such as slipping, falling, and bumping.
Jin Ho-seon, head of the orthopedic clinic at Gangbuk Himchan Hospital, emphasized that "Facilities such as water playgrounds, water parks, and water balms are slippery and easy to fall, so following the guidance of safety personnel and the rules of use of facilities well and never running or acting excessively is a shortcut to injury prevention."
▶ High risk of injury such as falls, sprains, and fractures on the slippery floor
Recently, as water balm has become popular, many water festivals are being held. Many people are looking for the unique charm of cooling down and enjoying the performance by spraying cool streams non-stop, but there are many things to be careful about to enjoy. First of all, the bottom is constantly wet due to the constant sprinkling of water, so it often slides while running and playing. In addition, if you put strength on your legs for a long time in consideration of the slippery floor, you can also strain your ankles. In particular, if you are directly hit by strongly ejected water, you may be bruised on your body, and you may suffer injuries such as sprains and fractures as you fall under the impact of a water cannon. In fact, in Japan last year, an event staff member was hit by water at 120 kilometers per hour during rehearsals for a water bomb performance.
In addition, safety accidents should be noted when using water playgrounds installed and operated throughout the city. In the case of urban water play facilities, there are many places that operate water slides and air bounces, but they are often installed on hard bare floors, so children's safety accidents continue every year, so be careful. There is a lot of water on the air bounce, so you can slip and fall to the floor, and suddenly the air bounce air falls down, falls down, or is crushed and injured. In addition, small children often fall down quickly from water slides, fail to land properly, and bounce to the bare floor.
Therefore, it is important to wear aqua shoes to prevent slipping when using water festivals or water play facilities. In particular, it is recommended not to wear slippers as much as possible because the feet slide inside the slippers in places where there is a lot of water and the center of the body is easily disturbed. If you slip and sprained your ankle or have an injury such as a fall accident, it is good to give first aid before paramedics come. If you have pain after spraining your ankle, it is recommended to check the direction of the bent foot to see if it is damaged, fix the ankle, and receive treatment. If you have a wound on your skin, such as a scratch, disinfect it with clean water and apply medicine to prevent the wound from being added.
▶Be aware of outdoor water play for a long time, heat diseases...You need to drink a lot of water
Be careful because you may suffer from a heat illness after spending a long time outdoors. Heat illness is an acute disease caused by heat and shows symptoms such as headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, fatigue, and loss of consciousness when exposed to a hot environment for a long time. If you concentrate on outdoor performances and play in weather above 30°C, you will lose energy and sweat, but if you do not take proper rest and water, the risk of fainting, exhaustion, and heat death increases.
During outdoor play, avoid direct exposure to the sun by using a wide-brimmed hat or mass production, and if you experience early symptoms of a heat illness such as dizziness, headache, and nausea, you should immediately stop activities and move to a cool place to rest. Also, even if you are not thirsty, it is recommended to drink water frequently. Coffee or soda containing caffeine is rather not recommended because it can cause dehydration through diuretic action.
Kim Jae-jin, director of the emergency medicine department at Incheon Himchan General Hospital, said "Heat diseases need to be careful because they can occur sufficiently even when playing in the water outdoors, and pregnant women or those with chronic diseases are more vulnerable, so avoid staying outdoors for a long time." If you feel dizzy and pale due to long outdoor activities, you should immediately move to a cool place to lower your body temperature, and if you are already unconscious, report it to 119 immediately and transfer it to a hospital" he advised.
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