Never put butter on a burn - and 7 other new life-saving first aid hacks
ok.co.ukWe all hope we'd spring into action in a medical emergency - but with constant changes in advice, many of us fear we might do the wrong thing if we step in to help.
Knowing some basics really can save lives. "In an ideal world, everyone would do a first aid course to deal with an emergency, but not everyone has the time or financial means," says Dr Lynn Thomas from St John's Ambulance (SJA). "There are good first-aid apps to download, such as the SJA one, which offers up-to-date advice. "The important thing to know is that you really won't do any harm if you try to help." 1.
Don't pour cold water on a burn We used to be told to run a burn under cold water for 10 minutes, but, Dr Thomas says, "Doing this really hurts.
People can't manage to do it for long enough to get the cooling effects on the skin. "Instead, run a burn under cool or lukewarm water for 20 minutes.
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