Regarding the response to heat stroke in the epidemic of the new coronavirus, academic societies such as the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine have published the latest version of the guide that summarizes measures against heat stroke, such as the idea of wearing a mask.
The "Guide for heat stroke in the new corona epidemic" released on the 15th is the latest research result prepared by four academic societies such as the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine and the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine for Infectious Diseases. It was revised based on.
Regarding the wearing of masks, the guide introduces the experimental results that healthy adults did not increase the risk of heat stroke, but elderly people and children are more likely to suffer from heat stroke than adults. You need to be careful about wearing a mask.
On top of that, we are calling for not only removing the mask but also continuing measures against heat stroke such as air conditioning and hydration.
He also said that the room temperature should be adjusted diligently so that the room temperature does not rise too much while properly ventilating the air conditioner.
In addition, heat stroke and the new corona have many common symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, headache, and malaise, so if you experience any symptoms, please consult a medical institution.
Mr. Masashi Yokobori, Director of the Advanced Critical Care Center of Nippon Medical School Hospital, said, "Although it is a guide for medical professionals, the general public can also refer to it, such as wearing a mask, using the air conditioner efficiently, and distinguishing between corona and heat stroke. I want you to do it. "