03/20/2026
🩹 First Aid Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Even small errors in an emergency can make a big difference.
Here are some of the most common first aid mistakes, and the right way to handle them:
❌ Burns: Putting butter, oils, or toothpaste on a burn
✅ Do this instead: Run cool water over the burn for 10–20 minutes and cover with a clean, non-stick dressing
❌ Choking: Blindly hitting someone’s back
✅ Do this instead: Use age-appropriate techniques — Heimlich for adults, back blows/chest thrusts for infants
❌ Bleeding: Applying a tourniquet or random pressure
✅ Do this instead: Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth or bandage. Tourniquets only if trained and necessary
❌ Fainting: Leaving someone sitting or standing up
✅ Do this instead: Lay them flat, elevate legs slightly, loosen tight clothing, and monitor breathing
Knowing the right steps before an emergency happens can turn panic into action. Confidence + preparation = lifesaving. 🛡️
