6 championships in 36 days, the end of the slope is orthopedics? Have you ever been injured on a ski and how to deal with it?

If you ask a northerner, what is the most exciting and fun outdoor sport in winter? He tells you eighty percent that it's skiing.

If you ask an orthopedic surgeon in the north, what is the most likely outdoor sport to cause serious injuries in winter? He'll tell you it's skiing.

When in just 36 days, the "genius girl" Gu Ailing won 6 championships in different competitions, in addition to 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal, people were excited at the same time, and their love for sports reached a peak.

As more and more people get involved in skiing, a problem arises: the vast majority of them are novices who not only lack skilled control skills, but also do not understand the dangers of skiing.

Most people who do not have extensive skiing experience have more or less a misunderstanding when looking at the sport of skiing: the skiers seen in sports competition broadcasts and advertisements are flowing and relaxed when sliding, and the snow looks white and fluffy, so this project does not look dangerous at all. But the truth is that even when sliding down civilian slopes, skiers can reach speeds of more than 60 kilometers per hour.

What is the concept of speed of 60 km/h?

When skiers hit obstacles, such as trees or metal fences, at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour, the impact is similar to that of falling from a height of three floors. So, skiing, it's fun and it's dangerous. Of course, you can go skiing, but before you set off, you must at least know how to save yourself in case something goes wrong, after all, the ski resorts are in the suburbs, and the emergency doctor cannot fall from the sky and appear next to you immediately.

How to tell if a fracture has occurred

The more serious accidental injuries that may occur in the ski resort are basically limb fractures.

When an accident occurs, if you notice a noticeable swelling of the injured area, the possibility of a fracture is very high. If you are not sure whether there is a fracture in the situation at that time, you must pay attention to the fact that at this time, you must deal with the fracture, and do not let down your vigilance by wishful thinking that the injury is not serious.

How to deal with fractures

First of all, there are 2 types of fractures in non-special cases: closed fractures and open fractures. The former skin surface is not damaged, the latter is more serious, the broken bone exposed punctures the skin, the skin surface is damaged and will be accompanied by obvious and more serious bleeding.

(1) How to stop bleeding

If the bleeding is mild, it can be stopped by pressing the wound directly with your hand. If the bleeding is severe, it is necessary to use a hemostatic bandage. At this time, the upper part of the bleeding wound should first be pressed with the hand, and then the wound should be bandaged with clean gauze or hemostasis. If gauze or tourniquets are not available, it is also possible to use a wider strip of cloth. But remember, don't use thin wires such as wire and wire to bandage the bleeding.

If the arm is bleeding, the tourniquet should be tied to the upper point in the middle of the upper arm. Do not go too low, and do not tie it to the armpits to avoid damage to the nerves. If the leg is bleeding, the same is true, the tourniquet should be tied to the middle of the thigh a little higher, and must not be tied to the knee and the base of the thigh.

It is best not to tie the tourniquet directly to the surface of the skin, and should retain a thinner padding, such as autumn clothes. In addition, the time of the tourniquet binding should be every 1 hour, loosening for 10-15 minutes to avoid the phenomenon of tissue necrosis.

(2) How to bandage

The principle of bandaging is not to be too loose, let alone too tight. The former does not stop bleeding, and the latter carries the risk of tissue ischemia and necrosis.

Here is a special reminder that if the fracture is exposed, do not put the fracture site back in place, because it may cause more serious infection. Don't try to rinse the wound yourself or medicate the wound, these behaviors may add unnecessary trouble and difficulty to the subsequent medical treatment.

If it is a last resort, the fracture site must be put back in place, and it is necessary to tell the doctor as soon as it is sent to the hospital.

(3) How to fix

After treating the wound, the next task is to fix the injured part.

First of all, try to keep the injured part in its post-injured state as much as possible, and try not to move the injured limb.

Then, use the appropriate tool to immobilize the injured limb. These tools can be sourced locally, such as ski poles, skis, branches, and more. If you can't find the right tool, you can also use the injured person's own to fix it. If the upper limb is injured, it can be fixed to the torso, and if the lower limb is injured, the injured leg can be fixed together with the other leg that is not injured. If the finger is injured, it can be fixed with a neighboring finger.

(4) How to rescue

First of all, any skier must take precautions in advance. Before entering the snow field, everyone should wear safety protective gear and follow the safety tips of the snow field. If the skiing area is remote and crowded, skiers must travel in groups and it is best to write down the contact information of the snow rescue team before setting off.

If something happens to a friend next to you, the first thing you have to do is insert the skis into the snow in an X-shape, which is a universal sign of call for rescue.

Before the arrival of professional ambulance personnel, one is not to easily move the injured person, as far as possible to reduce their movement; the other is to pay special attention to whether the position of the injured person is dangerous, if its position is in the slide, it is necessary to put up a warning sign above it or artificially guide other skiers, do not cause a secondary accident.

Skiing is indeed more dangerous than many other outdoor sports, but the management of ski resorts is becoming more and more standardized, and various safety measures are becoming more and more perfect. Therefore, if you honestly abide by the various safety regulations of the ski resort, the probability of accidental injury is very small. But even so, mastering the necessary self-rescue measures is also an effective guarantee for their personal safety.