Experts reminded that altitude rescue should respond to altitude sickness from five aspects

The Yushu area has an altitude of 3900 meters and has typical plateau climate characteristics: low oxygen pressure, hypoxia, high radiation, high cold, and a large temperature difference between day and night. Altitude relief is prone to plateau reactions such as palpitations, chest tightness, mild dyspnea, headache, insomnia, muscle aches, and even acute pulmonary edema and acute respiratory failure due to colds.

In response to this situation, Guo Qingyun, an expert in the respiratory department of the Yushu Anti-seismic Medical Team of the General Staff General Hospital, reminded that altitude rescue and operations should respond to altitude sickness from five aspects:

1. Oxygen inhalation is not suitable. Ordinary altitude sickness usually improves gradually after 1 to 3 days until it disappears, but for some late-onset responders, the symptoms may last for about a week. Those who have this kind of altitude sickness do not need to inhale oxygen. If oxygen is inhaled at will, it will easily lead to dependence on oxygen, thereby prolonging the time to adapt to the altitude environment.

Second, move slowly. In the first week of entering the plateau (especially the first 3 days), do not walk or run in a hurry, even if there is an urgent task, you must combine work and rest.

3. Overeating is not suitable. Eat more fruits and vegetables and drink as much water as possible, but do not overeating, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive system. To effectively prevent the loss of moisture from the body surface, skin care products such as lipstick and sunscreen can be used. In order to adapt to the plateau environment as soon as possible, try not to drink or smoke.

4. Prevent colds. Colds in the plateau are most likely to induce plateau pulmonary edema. The high temperature difference between day and night on the plateau requires strict cold protection and warmth. Once symptoms such as high fever, severe dyspnea, and cyanosis of the lips should be seen immediately, the treatment time should not be delayed.

5. Take medicines that alleviate altitude sickness. Two days before entering the plateau area, drugs such as Rhodiola rosea and inosine tablets can be taken by mouth to reduce the adverse reactions after entering the plateau.