In the context of tens of thousands of people flocking to central streets to watch the parade, health care is given top priority. Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Xuan Co, Director of Bach Mai Hospital, said that the hospital has issued practical recommendations to help people protect their health and limit risks in hot, crowded weather conditions.
People may experience heatstroke, fainting due to standing for a long time, lowering blood sugar, allergies or colds when the weather changes.
East heat, hot: People should wear cool clothes, drink enough water, limit alcoholic beverages. When there are signs of dizziness, take them immediately to a cool place, apply cold compresses and call for emergency care if the condition is severe.
constipation due to standing for a long time: Do not stand still for a long time, occasionally exercise lightly. When someone is fainted, you need to lie on a ventilator, raise your legs and call for medical help.
Lower blood sugar: People should have a full breakfast, bring candy or sugar water to treat symptoms of shaking and fatigue.
Allergies, shortness of breath: People with a history of asthma and allergies should take spraying. Weights help protect both the respiratory tract and the sun.
Cold, cooling down due to rain: Hanoi weather may change suddenly. A showers can cause temperatures to drop rapidly. Preparing raincoats and a set of protective dry clothes in the backpacks is extremely necessary, especially for the elderly and children, who are very susceptible to cold.
"The most important thing is that people must proactively prepare. If you feel tired, find an immediate way to rest and ask for support from the medical or security force" - Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Xuan Co said.
Strategic medical checkpoints
Bach Mai Hospital has established many mobile medical teams, deploying duty in key areas:
Standards A3 & A4: 2 doctors, 2 nurses, ambulance 29A-02811 on duty.
stand B & B1: 2 doctors, 2 nurses, ambulance 29A-02541.
Le Duan Street & Thong Nhat Park: Mobile medical team with specialized ambulances.
Temple - Command 69: The emergency resuscitation team coordinates with Hospital 108, receiving and handling serious cases before transferring them to the hospital.
The duty schedule is deployed with 100% of the troops from 12:00 on September 1 until the end of the celebration.
When people need support, they can go to medical stations with red cross symbols or immediately contact security forces and volunteers.
