At present, the rescue work has entered the stage of post-disaster reconstruction. Emergency experts of Beijing 120 found in the field visits and work investigations in mountainous villages that the road environment in the disaster-stricken mountainous areas and villages is complicated, and some accidents may occur when people do dredging and repair work in the process of rebuilding their homes, causing emergency injuries or common trauma. Here are some tips from 120 first aid experts.

Personnel in disaster-stricken areas should pay attention to the surrounding environment when rebuilding their homes. In particular, they should increase their awareness of risk prediction related to weather, geological and other factors, take personal protection, wear disposable masks and gloves, and try to avoid direct contact ofbare skin with mud, or water sources. Frequent hand washing and disinfection is necessary. If a person has symptoms such as dyspnea, wheezing, unexplained chest pain, fainting or gets trauma at the scene, it is necessaryto call 120 as soon as possible so that they can get professional medical assistance as soon as possible.

While waiting for help, it is not advised to move the casualty. If it is confirmed that the environment is unsafe, several people could move the wounded to a safe area together while maintaining stability, avoiding shaking, and taking good protection. Once there is fatal bleeding, immediate hemostasis intervention should be performed. At the same time, it is necessary continue to observe the consciousness and breathing of the wounded and sick. If there is no awakening, response, and breathing, immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be performed.

For the on-site first aid treatment of wounds, three things should be remembered, namely infection prevention, fast hemostasis, and timely medical treatment of tetanus shots.

Although it is early autumn, the dog days have not ended yet. The longtime exposure, high temperature and high ambient humidity bring challenges specially for the manual workers on road repairs and outdoor village construction, whose work tasks are arduous, with great labor intensity and long continuous working hours. Combineid with recent rescue cases in disaster areas, when rebuildng homes after disasters, it is necessary to do a good job of avoiding heat and cooling, and beware of heat stroke caused by high temperature. In case of serious symptoms such as confusion, palpitations, dyspnea, syncope, convulsions, etc., you should call 120 for emergency services and seek medical treatment in time.