1. A bowl of fish soup, an accident
I remember that it was a weekend evening, and Aunt Wang stewed a pot of delicious fish soup at home, ready to replenish the body of her family after a busy week. At the table, the steaming fish soup exudes an enticing aroma, and everyone sits around to enjoy this intimate family dinner.
Aunt Wang's son, Xiao Ming, is a lively and active child, and he can't wait to pick up a piece of fish and eat it in a big gulp. Suddenly, his face changed, he covered his throat, and said with a painful expression: "Mom, something is stuck in my throat!" When Aunt Wang saw it, she sighed in her heart, could it be a fish bone?
The family immediately panicked, and the grandparents hurriedly said, "Quick, swallow some rice balls!" Mom took out the vinegar bottle and poured a cup for Xiao Ming: "Drink quickly, drink vinegar to soften the fish bones!" Xiao Ming swallowed a few mouthfuls of rice balls and drank a large mouthful of vinegar according to his family's instructions, but the discomfort in his throat did not ease, but became more and more painful.
2. Is the traditional method really reliable?
In folklore, swallowing rice balls and drinking vinegar are widely regarded as local methods for dealing with fish bones stuck in the throat. However, are these methods really reliable?
First of all, let's talk about swallowing rice balls. When a fish bone gets stuck in the throat, swallowing the rice ball may cause the fish bone to penetrate deeper into the throat or even puncture the esophagus, causing more serious consequences. Not only does this not solve the problem, but it can also aggravate the injury.
Let's talk about drinking vinegar. Vinegar does have the effect of softening fish bones, but it takes a long time to soak to achieve the effect. In the case of an emergency with a stuck throat, drinking vinegar not only cannot soften the fish bones immediately, but may also irritate the throat and aggravate the discomfort.
3. Handle it correctly and remember these three steps
So, when a fish bone gets stuck in the throat, how should we deal with it properly? Here are three steps you may be able to take to help:
Step 1: Stay calm and stop eating immediately. When you feel a fish bone stuck in your throat, the first thing to do is to stop eating and avoid further swallowing that takes the fish bone deep. At the same time, stay calm and don't panic so that you can better cope with the next treatment.
Step 2: Try coughing or tapping your back. Sometimes, the bones may just get stuck in the throat and may be coughed out or expelled by coughing or tapping the back. But be careful not to cough or slap too hard to avoid injury.
Step 3: Seek medical attention and seek professional help in a timely manner. If the above methods do not work, or if the fish bones are stuck deeply, you should seek medical attention immediately. Doctors use specialized tools and equipment to help people safely remove the fish bones. While waiting for medical attention, patients should avoid eating or drinking again to avoid aggravating the injury.
4. Doctors remind: prevention is better than cure
Of course, it is more important to prevent fish bones from getting stuck than to deal with them afterwards. The doctor reminds the general public that when enjoying food, it is important to pay attention to the following points:
Slowly. When eating fish, especially large pieces of fish, be sure to chew slowly and make sure to chew the fish before swallowing. Avoid gobbling up fish bones by mistake.
Choose the right way to cook. Try to choose cooking methods such as stewing and boiling to make the fish more soft and easy to digest. Avoid frying, frying, and other methods that tend to harden the fish bones.
Stay focused while eating fish. Avoid being distracted by other things while eating fish, such as looking at your phone, chatting, etc. Concentrating on eating the fish will help you spot and spit out the bones in time.
Educate children to be safe. Parents should educate their children to be safe when eating fish and not to play or fight. At the same time, parents should also do a good job of supervising to ensure that their children can safely spit out fish bones when they eat fish.
5. Family first aid tips: be prepared
In addition to fish bones getting stuck in the throat, there are other unexpected situations that can be encountered in daily life. Knowing some basic home first aid knowledge will help us make the right response at a critical moment.
Scald management: Once a burn occurs, the wound should be rinsed with cold water immediately to reduce the skin temperature. Then apply a scald ointment or seek medical attention. Be careful not to smear the wound with toothpaste, soy sauce, etc., so as not to aggravate the injury.
Sprain management: Stop activities immediately after a sprain to avoid further aggravation of the injury. A cold compress can be applied to the injured area to reduce swelling and pain. After 24 hours, warm compresses can be used to promote blood circulation. If symptoms persist or worsen, you should seek medical attention promptly.
Choking First Aid: Choking is a common dangerous situation for infants, toddlers and the elderly. In the event of asphyxiation, the Heimlich maneuver should be used immediately. For different age groups, the Heimlich maneuver operates differently, so it is recommended to understand and master it in advance.
6. Conclusion: Eat safely and live a healthy life
Life is always full of unknowns and accidents, and we can't predict what will happen in the next second. But we can be well prepared and prepared for any situation that may arise.
While enjoying the food, we should also pay attention to food safety to avoid accidents. By mastering the correct treatment methods and home first aid knowledge, we can protect the health of ourselves and our families.