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Every once in a while we encounter real-life emergencies. And although most cases may not require us to call 911, knowledge on different first aid procedures is really a big help. But because common first aid knowledge comes from anyone, even those without formal study, what we believe is the right thing to do actually does nothing good at all. Ready to know which are myths? You might be in for a surprise…
1. No tweezers and fingers on bee stings
This is the grandpa of all myths and it deserves to be on the top of our list. Scrapping off bee stings using credit card is believed to be the safest and most effective way to prevent the stinger and the venom from sinking into your skin. The truth is, the longer you keep the stinger onto the skin while looking for a credit card will only result to more venom to circulate your bloodstream. So, forget about this myth and yank the stinger fast.
2. Sucking a snake bite
Don't believe everything you see on movies, including this one. Cowboy films (and even snake bite kits available at drugstores) teach us to cut onto the bite and suck the venom out. Take note, the venom doesn't just sit in the wound. The worst thing is that this is the best way for the rescuer to get infection and venom.
3. Peeing on a jellyfish sting
This is not completely outrageous. Acidity reduces the effects of the sting so unless your urine is acidic, use vinegar instead. Most people don't have acidic urine and you may be one of them.
4. Leaning back to stop nosebleed
Your mom will surely get angry if you insist on saying that leaning back doesn't work. Let her read this article. Moms, leaning back will only make your child swallow the blood. And that's nasty.
5. Raw steak on a black eye.
This one's classic. Putting raw steak on a black eye is as irrational as it sounds as it is untrue. What it does is contaminate your eye with e-coli. It's all about the cold so use cold compress instead.
6. Putting something on the mouth of a seizure patient
Biting his or her tongue may well be a better choice than not being able to breathe at all. Seizure patient looks scary, but it does little harm. Leave the mouth free. That's the best thing you can do.
1. No tweezers and fingers on bee stings
This is the grandpa of all myths and it deserves to be on the top of our list. Scrapping off bee stings using credit card is believed to be the safest and most effective way to prevent the stinger and the venom from sinking into your skin. The truth is, the longer you keep the stinger onto the skin while looking for a credit card will only result to more venom to circulate your bloodstream. So, forget about this myth and yank the stinger fast.
2. Sucking a snake bite
Don't believe everything you see on movies, including this one. Cowboy films (and even snake bite kits available at drugstores) teach us to cut onto the bite and suck the venom out. Take note, the venom doesn't just sit in the wound. The worst thing is that this is the best way for the rescuer to get infection and venom.
3. Peeing on a jellyfish sting
This is not completely outrageous. Acidity reduces the effects of the sting so unless your urine is acidic, use vinegar instead. Most people don't have acidic urine and you may be one of them.
4. Leaning back to stop nosebleed
Your mom will surely get angry if you insist on saying that leaning back doesn't work. Let her read this article. Moms, leaning back will only make your child swallow the blood. And that's nasty.
5. Raw steak on a black eye.
This one's classic. Putting raw steak on a black eye is as irrational as it sounds as it is untrue. What it does is contaminate your eye with e-coli. It's all about the cold so use cold compress instead.
6. Putting something on the mouth of a seizure patient
Biting his or her tongue may well be a better choice than not being able to breathe at all. Seizure patient looks scary, but it does little harm. Leave the mouth free. That's the best thing you can do.
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