Release date:April 4, 2024 Posted by:user Category:Life-saving knowledge

The magnitude of the Hualien earthquake reached 7.2, causing severe disasters across Taiwan. Emergency physician Weng Zihua once appeared in the fan special "Emergency Conan. Doctor Weng Zihua" issued an article warning that the concept of "avoiding the Golden Triangle" promoted by past earthquakes is wrong. Because research shows that strong earthquakes will cause large furniture to shift, and the resulting crushing injuries are more likely to become fatal. When an earthquake occurs, it has been proven to be effective in reducing casualties.

|The golden triangle is no longer safe

Weng Zihua once had to quickly find the concept of the Golden Triangle of Life (Triangle of Life) during an earthquake. It was proposed by Canadian expert Doug Copp. It was recommended that when an earthquake occurs, one should immediately hide next to "tables, sofas, refrigerators and other large furniture" ”, if the wall next to it collapses at this time, a “golden triangle” can be created to increase the chance of survival.

Weng Zihua continued to say that papers in recent years have pointed out that the golden triangle may become a fatal key; because strong earthquakes will cause large furniture to shift, causing crushing injuries, it may become a fatal key. According to an increasing number of medical research papers in recent years, the most common casualties in earthquakes come from "collapse of buildings," followed by "injuries caused by falling objects." The collapse of buildings is beyond our control. range, but for "may be hit by falling objects and cause damage".

|"Get down, cover, hold on", three keys

It is best to memorize the following three points to effectively reduce casualties during strong earthquakes.

|Get down

Facing a strong earthquake will make people completely unable to stand! Before being knocked down by a strong earthquake, lower your center of gravity to avoid losing your footing and hitting your vital organs, which will cause inevitable injuries.

|cover

Head and neck injuries caused by falling objects are the most fatal injuries caused by earthquakes. Quickly finding cover for your head and neck by crawling is the second key to protecting yourself. If you really can't find cover, you can use your limbs as head and neck protection.

|hold steady

Before the earthquake subsides, remember to grab the cover with your hands and keep your body under the protective cover. Remember to always pay attention to whether the cover can completely protect your body.

|4 points

In addition to memorizing the above 3 rules, you must also remember the following 4 points!

|Point 1: If people are indoors, stay indoors

Statistics show that it is safer to stay indoors to avoid falls or injuries from falling objects caused by running outside.

|Second point: Don’t rush to open the door again

Modern architectural doors are no longer the strongest structures in a building! Rushing to open the door will only increase the chance of being hit by falling objects, especially if the door is deformed due to an earthquake, and the stairwell will also be deformed, making it difficult to escape.

|Point 3: If people are outside, stay outside

At this time, please find an open place for cover. Remember not to look for high walls or buildings, otherwise falling objects may kill you instantly.

|Point 4: If you are driving, please stop and stay in the car

Cars are pretty good bunkers. After all, they have undergone safety crash tests before being put on the market.

|Four major situations during an earthquake

|What should you do in bed during an earthquake?

Never get out of bed in a panic to avoid causing additional danger. Please continue to stay in bed, stay alert, turn around, lie down, and protect your head and neck with pillows until the earthquake is over and it is safe.

|What should you do when going to the toilet during an earthquake?

Please do not leave the toilet in a hurry. Because the toilet space is small, rushing out in a panic can easily cause accidents. At this time, it is recommended to lower the body, protect the head and neck with items at hand or use both hands, and keep bending until the earthquake stops. Watch out for items hanging on walls, shelves, or cabinets that might fall.

|What should I do when taking a shower during an earthquake?

Because there is moisture in the bathroom, rushing out in a panic can easily lead to accidents due to slippery conditions. If you are taking a bath, lower your head below the edge of the bathtub and protect your head and neck with your hands or a basin. Watch out for items hanging on walls, shelves, or cabinets that might fall.

|What should you do in the kitchen during an earthquake?

If you are cooking, be sure to turn off the fire source first; if no one is in the kitchen or near the fire, it is not recommended to rush to turn off the fire source and gas during an earthquake. As a reminder, during an earthquake, immediately take the action of "get down, cover, and hold on" and hide under a table or in a corner. After the earthquake passes, go back and turn off the stove and gas.