Which medications can prevent heatstroke and reduce body temperature?
Dec 29, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Man
Introduction
Traditional Chinese medicines include Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid, Huoxiang Zhengqi Soft Capsules, and Rendan. These medications can help prevent heatstroke and reduce body temperature, and may be administered promptly to patients suffering from heatstroke. For Western medicine, chilled normal saline and cold glucose solution can be stored, with the fluid temperature maintained around 0–8 °C. These can be administered intravenously in cases of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke.
Due to hot summer weather, heatstroke can occur. Heatstroke results from impaired body temperature regulation, electrolyte imbalance, and damage to the nervous system—particularly affecting postpartum women or individuals with brain disorders, who should take extra precautions. Which medications can help prevent and relieve heatstroke?
Which medications can prevent and relieve heatstroke?
Traditional Chinese medicines such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid, Huoxiang Zhengqi Soft Capsules, and Rendan can help prevent and relieve heatstroke and may be used promptly in cases of heatstroke. For Western medicine, chilled normal saline and cold glucose solution stored at around 0–8 °C can be kept on hand. These may be administered intravenously if a patient suffers from heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke.
Physiological saline cooled to 0–8 °C can also be used for physical cooling. For example, when a patient experiences high body temperature or heatstroke, ice packs can be applied externally to the bilateral carotid arteries and the temples on the forehead to achieve moderate cooling. Rock sugar and mung beans can be boiled into a drink and stored in the refrigerator to help prevent heatstroke and promote cooling.
Exercise-induced heatstroke is a serious form of heat illness. Therefore, those who exercise regularly must have a clear understanding of preventive measures. For instance, it's important to hydrate before exercising and continue drinking fluids throughout the activity. To achieve better results, it's best to consume some light salt water while rehydrating. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and a happy life!
