不要让高温让你措手不及——了解中暑的迹象

California is no stranger to hot summers, but this year, 一些地区正进入最危险的三位数高温. From inland valleys to desert communities, scorching temperatures and smoky skies are creating the perfect storm for heat-related illness—including 危及生命的中暑.

州长纽森发布了全州范围的警告，敦促加州人采取额外的预防措施。 If you live in an area where the heat has only recently arrived, your body may not be fully acclimated—making you 更加脆弱.

什么是中暑？

中暑是最严重的中暑疾病。 It occurs when your body 不能再调节内部温度了吗, causing a rapid rise that can lead to 器官损伤或死亡 if not treated quickly.

Unlike heat exhaustion, heat stroke is a 医疗紧急情况.

中暑的警告信号

了解症状，以便快速采取行动：

• 体温超过103华氏度
• 神志不清，口齿不清或失去意识
• 皮肤发热、发红、干燥或潮湿
• 快速脉冲
• 严重的头痛
• 恶心或呕吐
• 头晕或昏厥

If you or someone you’re with shows signs of heat stroke, 立即拨打911 and try to 马上给他们降温.

‍小贴士：使用冷敷，移到阴凉处或空调处，在等待救援时脱掉多余的衣服。

为什么现在风险更高

Many regions in California—including coastal cities and parts of the Bay Area—are just beginning to experience 持续的热浪, after a relatively mild start to summer.

这种突然的转变是危险的，因为：

• 人们可能不会 身体适应了
• 空气质素警告 野火产生的烟雾会降低你在户外锻炼的降温能力
• 许多家庭 缺乏足够的空调
• 喝水的习惯可能还没有形成

“It doesn’t have to be 110 degrees to suffer from heat stroke,” warns the 加州热准备就绪 campaign. “即使是90度，在高湿度或空气流通不畅的情况下也可能很危险。”

谁的风险最大？

虽然任何人都可能中暑，但有些人群面临更高的风险：

• 老年人
• 幼儿和婴儿
• 怀孕的人
• 户外工作者
• 运动员或远足者
• People with 慢性疾病 (heart disease, obesity, diabetes)
• 那些无法获得 凉爽的室内空间

如果你属于这些类别之一，即使在中等炎热的天气也要采取预防措施。

如何预防中暑

Follow these tips from the 加州劳资关系部 and HeatReady.gov:‍

• ‍保持水分: Drink water every 15–30 minutes when outdoors, even if you’re not thirsty
• ‍避免户外活动 during the hottest hours (10am–4pm)
• ‍穿轻便、宽松的衣服 and a hat
• ‍使用空调或冷却中心 when possible
• ‍检查易受伤害的亲人, especially older adults
• ‍不要把孩子或宠物留在停着的车里—temperatures can skyrocket in minutes

什么时候去看医生

Heat stroke symptoms require 急救护理, but even milder heat illness can turn serious. If you’ve had symptoms like headache, dizziness, or nausea for several hours—even after cooling down—it’s time to 去看初级保健医生.

BASS Medical Group offers 当日或次日预约 in multiple Northern California locations. Our 初级护理 teams can help you recover safely and avoid complications.

随时了解情况并做好准备

You can track heat warnings and local cooling centers through the state’s 准备好高温的加州 portal, which offers real-time updates and safety tips.

今年夏天，不要低估了炎热。 了解征兆，保持冷静，互相照顾。