First Aid Myth & Facts - Never Use A Tourniquet

Myth:

Never Use A Tourniquet

Fact:

Tourniquets have a bad rap in first aid. Used incorrectly, they have the potential to do irreparable harm. However, when they're needed, there's nothing better.

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First Aid Myth & Facts - You Must Keep Head Injury Patients Awake

Myth:

You Must Keep Head Injury Patients Awake

Fact:

You do not need to keep head injury patients awake. Rather, go to your nearest emergency right away.

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First Aid Myth & Facts - Drinking Alcohol Helps To Warm Up A Hypothermia Victim

Myth:

Drinking Alcohol Helps To Warm Up A Hypothermia Victim

Fact:

Alcohol makes you feel flush and warm but actually leads to hypothermia in cold weather.

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First Aid Myth & Facts - Put Something In A Seizure Person Mouth To Avoid Them Biting Their Own Tongue

Myth:

Put Something In A Seizure Person Mouth To Avoid Them Biting Their Own Tongue.

Fact:

While somebody suffering a seizure may very well bite his or her tongue, it rarely becomes an airway emergency. Seizures look scary but generally do very little harm.

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First Aid Myth And Fact - Treat Hyperventilation (Breathing Fast) With Paper Bag

Myth:

Treat Hyperventilation (Breathing Fast) With Paper Bag

Fact:

Paper bag is not a proper way to treat hyperventilation. In fact, is actually very dangerous. Do not use a paper bag for hyperventilation!

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First Aid Myth And Fact - You Must Scrape Off Bee Stinger

Myth:

You Must Scrape Off Bee Stinger

Fact:

How fast you remove the stinger is much more important than how you remove it. Grab it, brush it, flick it, it doesn't matter. Just don't spend time digging through your wallet for an ATM card to scrape it off.

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First Aid Myth And Fact - Apply A Hot Compress To A Sprained Ankle

Myth:

Apply A Hot Compress To A Sprained Ankle

Fact:

Cold is the best way to combat swelling. Heat could actually worsen the inflammation of the injury. For ankle sprains, apply a cold compress for a full 10 minutes and then continue to apply cold as needed.

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First Aid Myth And Fact - Put Cold Red Meat On A Black Eye

Myth:

Put Cold Red Meat On A Black Eye

Fact:

Doing so could introduce bacteria that could result in an infection. Instead, grab a bag of frozen peas or a cold compress of some kind. It will help with swelling.

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First Aid Myth And Fact - Put Your Head Back When You Have A Nosebleed

Myth:

Put Your Head Back When You Have A Nosebleed

Fact:

Don’t put your head back! Blood could flow down your throat and potentially into your stomach, which can cause nausea and vomiting.

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