Guidelines for recognition, first aid and prevention of acute cerebral hemorrhage

Acute cerebral hemorrhage, commonly known as "cerebral hemorrhage", refers to non-traumatic cerebral blood vessel rupture, blood overflow and compression of brain tissue. It has a sudden onset, often characterized by severe headache, vomiting, and disturbance of consciousness, and has a very high rate of death and disability. Therefore, we should learn to identify early, provide correct first aid, and prevent in advance to minimize the damage of cerebral hemorrhage.

How to distinguish between ordinary headache and cerebral hemorrhage headache?

Severe headache is a common symptom of acute cerebral hemorrhage. Many people ignore headaches and dizziness and miss the best opportunity for treatment. However, there are obvious differences between ordinary headaches and acute cerebral hemorrhage headaches:

Ordinary headache: intermittent dull pain, swelling pain, which can be relieved after resting and taking medicine, without other accompanying discomfort, and does not affect movement.

Cerebral hemorrhage headache (high-risk signal): sudden bursting pain without any warning, continues to worsen, rest and pain relief are ineffective, and is often accompanied by nausea and projectile vomiting.

Identify 5 typical symptoms

If you have any one of the following items, no need to wait and see, call 120 immediately!

Headache and vomiting: sudden severe headache, accompanied by projectile vomiting, unrelated to diet or fatigue;

Crooked mouth corners: Facial asymmetry and crooked corners of the mouth, especially when smiling;

Speech disorder: slurred speech, big tongue, inability to communicate normally or understand other people's words;

Limb hemiplegia: numbness and weakness in unilateral hands and feet, falling of objects, and walking crookedly;

Abnormal consciousness: sudden drowsiness, slow reaction, irritability, and coma in severe cases.

How to provide on-site first aid for sudden cerebral hemorrhage?

When an acute attack of cerebral hemorrhage occurs, the principles of “treat on the spot, treat at the nearest location, reduce bumps, and observe closely” should be kept in mind:

Try to move as little as possible, never shake the patient violently, and avoid shouting emotionally. The patient should lie down with his head tilted to one side, loosen the patient's collar, and pay attention to and remove vomit from the patient's mouth to prevent obstruction of the respiratory tract and death from suffocation.

At the same time, call the emergency number and go to the nearest hospital for treatment as soon as possible. It should be reminded that some patients will choose to go to the hospital by themselves, thinking that it saves time. However, ordinary transportation lacks first aid equipment, making it difficult to deal with an accident on the road.

How to prevent cerebral hemorrhage?

More than 90% of clinical cerebral hemorrhages can be prevented. The core lies in managing chronic diseases and avoiding triggers of vascular injury:

Strictly control basic diseases (top priority): High blood pressure is the primary cause. Patients need to take medication regularly and monitor blood pressure regularly. It is strictly forbidden to stop or reduce medication without authorization; at the same time, control blood sugar and blood lipids to protect cerebral blood vessels.

Stabilize your mood: Avoid anger, over-excitement, joy or sorrow. Sudden changes in mood can instantly increase blood pressure and induce blood vessel rupture.

Avoid high-risk actions: Avoid sudden forceful lifting of heavy objects, holding your breath to defecate, and strenuous exercise to reduce the risk of sudden rises in blood pressure.

Get rid of bad habits: Put an end to staying up late for a long time, drinking alcohol, and eating high-salt and high-fat diets to reduce blood vessel damage.

Regular physical examination and screening: Routine physical examination for adults every year. High-risk groups (those with chronic diseases and family histories, and the habit of sitting and staying up late) should undergo regular cerebrovascular screening for early detection and early intervention.

I would like to remind everyone that cerebral hemorrhage is not a disease exclusive to the elderly, so do not take chances. You should control your daily lifestyle and pay attention to abnormal signals sent by your body. Once suspected symptoms appear, call 120 as soon as possible, do not delay, take medicine by yourself, and seize the golden time for treatment.