Cautions for using electric blankets in winter

Electric blankets are ideal heating supplies for winter homes and student residences. However, electric blankets are not suitable for everyone. Some people will experience adverse reactions after use. When people use electric blankets, even if the insulation resistance is completely qualified, there will be induced voltage on the human body. Although this current is small, it is potentially dangerous to elderly and infirm persons or patients with heart disease and infants. Pregnant women sleeping on electric blankets may also cause fetal malformations. These people can use hot water bags or air conditioners for heating in winter, preferably without electric blankets. Stroke patients, especially older people, are more sensitive to their cold and hot skin, and overheated electric blankets can easily harm the body. When the electric blanket is opened, there will be a very low electromagnetic field, which will have some negative effects on women's endocrine, and severely lead to infertility. The child's physical vitality is relatively large. As the saying goes, "The child's buttocks are on three bowls of fire." Therefore, they are not afraid of cold blankets. If they are accustomed to the heat of the electric blanket, the child's resistance to cold will be reduced, and the immunity will be reduced and the growth and development will be affected. Not recommended for use. Really afraid that they are cold, you can add a layer of towels in the quilt, soft surface can reduce the skin and the quilt when the cold feeling.

Sleeping electric blankets for a long period of time is not comfortable. If the temperature is too high, the quality of sleep will be reduced, and the person will feel restless after getting up the next day. If the electric blanket is used for a long time, if it is not well maintained, there is a possibility of electric leakage (of course it is only a few), so it is best not to use it when you are sleeping. Especially in student dormitories, the consequences of a fire can be disastrous.

Of course, the electric blanket also has its benefits. It has a good protective effect on people suffering from rheumatism and can reduce their chance of attack. In addition, electric blankets can provide good care for the elderly or people with particularly weak physical conditions.

When using electric blankets in winter, please note the following:

1. The electric blanket should not be in direct contact with the human body. There is a blanket or bedsheet on top. Non-foldable use, otherwise it is easy to burn the insulation surface of the heating wire and cause a fire accident.

2. Do not use electric blankets on sharp metal or hard objects.

3. The electric blanket must be cut off when not in use to prevent accidents.

4. To avoid repeated folding in the same place, in order to prevent the electric wire from breaking due to folding, resulting in a fire. If “non-heat” phenomenon occurs due to prolonged use, it should be sent to the manufacturer for repair.

5. The power-on time should not be too long, usually electric heating before bedtime, turning off the power when going to sleep, in any case can not be used overnight.

6. Those who regularly use electric blankets should increase drinking water in an appropriate amount.