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You must be careful with thermal mats, as they can be the main cause of low-temperature burns that you get without realizing it, even if the temperature is not high. (Data photo unrelated to the article) [사진=뉴스1]It will be cold in most areas, with morning temperatures falling below freezing. There may be places where morning temperatures drop below -5 degrees, especially in eastern Gyeonggi, the inland and mountainous regions of Gangwon, and northern Chungcheongbuk-do. The lowest morning temperature is forecast to be -7 to 6 degrees, and the highest daytime temperature is forecast to be 5 to 16 degrees.
Today’s health = The temperature is dropping and it looks like we are entering full-fledged winter. Many families prepare heating appliances to prepare for the cold, but you should always be careful about burns caused by heating appliances. In particular, you should be careful with the thermal mat you use while sleeping, as it can be the main cause of low-temperature burns that you get without your knowledge, even if the temperature is not high.
Low-temperature burns are burns that can occur when the skin is exposed to heat of about 40 to 50 degrees for more than two hours. The reason low-temperature burns are dangerous is because skin damage occurs slowly, so it is difficult to notice right away and the degree of damage is likely to be deep.
In particular, in the beginning, relatively mild burn symptoms such as red swelling of the skin and small blisters appear, but the depth of the burn gradually deepens over time. Because of this, there are many cases in which the condition is ignored in the beginning and then later the symptoms worsen and people go to the hospital.
To prevent low-temperature burns, you must place a thick blanket or mattress on top of the heating mat. It is safe to set the temperature below 40 degrees and turn it on only before going to bed, then turn it off when you go to sleep. Diabetic patients with insensitive peripheral nerves or people with delicate skin need to be even more careful, and in addition to heating mats, stoves and hot packs should be used with caution to avoid direct heat transfer to the skin.
2023-11-10 20:29:25
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