Common First Aid Mistakes and Myths that Make Things Worse
When emergencies strike you want to be able to respond quickly. You also want to make sure that your response is helping and not harming. In this article from healthwatchcenter.com, learn about some common first aid myths including
1. Never rub mayonnaise in a wound (or ketchup!)
2. Don't perform the Heimlich manoeuvre on a child under 1 years old
3. With a nose bleed, don't tip your head back
Also, remember that the emergency number in the US is 911, and in the UK 999. For a list of emergency numbers elsewhere see here
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