What to do if you are unconscious: hot topics and first aid guide on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, first aid methods for sudden coma have become one of the hot topics on social platforms. This article combines the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out the scientific treatment plan for coma first aid, and attaches an analysis of relevant hot events.
1. Statistics of hot topics related to coma in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypoglycemia coma first aid | 128.5 | Weibo/Douyin |
| 2 | 4 golden hours for stroke | 95.2 | Zhihu/Baidu |
| 3 | Cardiac Arrest CPR Teaching | 87.6 | Station B/Kuaishou |
| 4 | Misunderstandings in handling heat stroke coma | 63.4 | little red book |
| 5 | Postural management of comatose patients | 41.8 | WeChat public platform |
2. Standardized treatment procedures for coma first aid
According to the latest "Guidelines for Popularizing First Aid Skills" released by the National Health Commission, the following steps should be followed for coma first aid:
| steps | Operational points | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assess environmental safety | Ensure there is no risk of secondary injury at the rescue site |
| 2 | Determine state of consciousness | Tap on the shoulders + call loudly |
| 3 | Check respiratory pulse | Observe the rise and fall of the chest for 5-10 seconds |
| 4 | Adjust patient position | Lie on your back with your head tilted to one side |
| 5 | Call emergency immediately | Accurately describe symptoms and location |
3. Identification characteristics of different types of coma
According to the recent live broadcast content of experts from tertiary hospitals:
| coma type | Typical characteristics | golden rescue time |
|---|---|---|
| cardiogenic | Suddenly fell to the ground + turned blue | within 4 minutes |
| stroke | Unilateral limb weakness + crooked mouth corners | Within 4.5 hours |
| metabolic | Excessive sweating + clammy skin | within 30 minutes |
| Traumatic | History of head trauma + anisocoria | Within 1 hour |
4. Analysis of recent typical cases
1.Hangzhou marathon runner faints: During the competition on June 15, a runner fell into coma due to hypokalemia. On-site volunteers correctly implemented side-lying position management to gain time for subsequent treatment.
2.Successful case of cardiac arrest rescue in Beijing subway: AED equipment cooperates with standard CPR operations to restore patients' autonomous heart rhythm, and the related video has been played more than 20 million times.
5. Correction of common misunderstandings among the public
1.There is no scientific basis for pinching people: Latest research shows that pinching someone may delay truly effective first aid measures.
2.It is prohibited to blindly feed water or medicine: The loss of swallowing function in comatose patients may lead to suffocation.
3.Self-transportation is not recommended: Especially for those with suspected spinal injuries, improper movement may cause secondary injuries.
6. Preventive measures recommended by experts
1. Regular physical examination to screen for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
2. Avoid strenuous exercise in hot weather
3. Diabetics carry candy bars with them everywhere
4. Learn basic first aid skills (recommended to retrain every two years)
The statistical period of the data in this article is: June 10 to June 20, 2023. The data sources include mainstream platforms such as Weibo, Baidu Index, and Toutiao Hot List. Please refer to professional training for first aid operations. In case of emergency, please dial 120 immediately.
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