What should I do if my baby vomits due to heatstroke?

What should I do if my baby vomits due to heatstroke? 10 days of hot topics on the Internet and scientific response guide

Recently, high temperatures have persisted in many parts of the country, and the issue of heat stroke in infants and young children has become a hot topic on social platforms. According to the data analysis of the entire network in the past 10 days, the search volume of "infant heatstroke first aid" among parenting topics has soared 180% month-on-month. This article combines the latest medical guidelines and hot topics to provide parents with structured solutions.

1. Statistics of hot spots across the entire network (last 10 days)

2. Four-step treatment for heatstroke and vomiting

1. Quickly identify symptoms
According to pediatric data from tertiary hospitals, the typical symptoms of heat stroke in infants and young children are: body temperature ≥38.5°C, dry and red skin, vomiting (occurring in 87% of cases), irritability or lethargy. It needs to be distinguished from gastroenteritis: the vomitus caused by heat stroke is mostly undigested milk, and there is usually no diarrhea.

2. Emergency measures
(1)transfer environment: Immediately move to a cool place and keep the head sideways to prevent suffocation
(2)Scientific cooling: Wipe the neck, armpits and groin with warm water at 32-34℃. Avoid using alcohol.
(3)Principle of hydration: Feed 2-5ml oral rehydration solution (III) every 10 minutes, pause when vomiting is severe

3. Medication Usage Guide
The World Health Organization recommends:
• Acetaminophen can be used short-term after 3 months of age
• Aspirin and traditional scraping therapy are prohibited
• Probiotics are not effective against heatstroke and vomiting

4. Standards for sending to hospital
If the following situations occur, you need to seek medical treatment within 1 hour:
• Vomiting more than 3 times and unable to eat
• Sustained high fever (>39.5℃)
• Having convulsions or confusion
• Significant decrease in urine output (<4 times/day)

3. Three key points to prevent heat stroke

4. Clarification of Hot Misunderstandings
1.Wiping sweat to cool down?mistake! During heatstroke, the baby has stopped sweating, and forcibly wiping away the sweat may damage the skin barrier.
2.Feed Huoxiang Zhengqi water?Danger! Contains 40-50% alcohol, strictly prohibited for use on infants and young children.
3.Drink more boiled water?improper! Hyponatremia may occur and professional rehydration salts should be used.

Recently, a celebrity's "ice cube wrapped in towel first aid method" demonstrated in a variety show caused controversy. Experts point out that this method is only suitable for older children. Infants and young children may suffer from frostbite. It is recommended to use a towel soaked in cold water (not dripping) to apply on the forehead.

Special reminder: Babies under 6 months old are at a higher risk of heatstroke because their body temperature regulation center is not fully developed. Parents should seek medical attention promptly if they find any abnormalities and should not rely on online remedies. Collect this article and share it with your family to protect your baby's health in summer!