{"id":1578,"date":"2025-10-21T11:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T11:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/influence360training.co.uk\/?p=1578"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:50:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T11:50:39","slug":"10-first-aid-facts-you-believe-that-simply-arent-true","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/influence360training.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/10-first-aid-facts-you-believe-that-simply-arent-true\/","title":{"rendered":"10 First Aid \u201cFacts\u201d You Believe That Simply Aren\u2019t True"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a First Aid Instructor, I deliver courses of different levels to clients and businesses all over the North East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people arrive at my sessions bright-eyed and eager to learn \u2014 but they also bring along \u201cfacts\u201d they think they know about first aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I explain that what they \u201cknow\u201d isn\u2019t true, they\u2019re always surprised\u2026 and sometimes, I admit, they make me laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because so many people believe these myths, here are <strong>10 common First Aid misconceptions \u2014 and why they\u2019re wrong<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Put a Wooden Spoon in the Mouth of Someone Having a Seizure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s so they don\u2019t swallow their tongue!\u201d \u2014 I hear this all the time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swallowing your tongue is <strong>extremely rare<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forcing an object into someone\u2019s mouth during a seizure can cause injury and make the situation worse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most seizures stop naturally after a short time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>What to do instead:<\/strong> Clear the area around the person to prevent injury, and let the seizure run its course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Put Butter on a Burn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBut it keeps the skin moist!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Burns have already dried out the skin. Butter only traps heat and makes it worse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It won\u2019t cool the burn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Do this instead:<\/strong> Run cool (not cold) water over the burn for at least 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Make Someone Vomit If They Swallow a Harmful Substance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vomiting can cause <strong>further burns or airway damage<\/strong> if the substance comes back up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airway management comes first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Call 999 immediately<\/strong>. Do not induce vomiting. Let medical professionals advise next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Tilt Your Head Back If You Have a Nosebleed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Probably something your parents told you as a child.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tilting your head back makes the blood <strong>run down your throat<\/strong>, which can cause nausea and vomiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Better option:<\/strong> Sit up, lean forward slightly, and let the blood run out. Use tissue or a container to monitor the amount and colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Don\u2019t Roll a Person with a Suspected Spinal Injury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is <strong>not entirely wrong<\/strong>, but incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If someone is <strong>unconscious but breathing<\/strong>, there\u2019s a risk of <strong>vomit blocking their airway<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airway always comes first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>If necessary<\/strong>, use a <strong>spinal roll<\/strong> to clear the airway and reduce spinal movement. Don\u2019t just leave them flat on their back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Don\u2019t Do Rescue Breaths During CPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some people say \u201cbecause Vinnie Jones said\u201d (referring to the \u201cHands-Only CPR\u201d campaign).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rescue breaths <strong>can be given<\/strong> if you\u2019re willing and know how.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official guidelines still allow it if safe to do so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Use a face shield if available.<br>\u274c During COVID-19, compression-only CPR may be advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Sit with Your Head Between Your Legs If You Feel Faint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sitting like this <strong>increases the risk of falling<\/strong> if you lose consciousness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Better:<\/strong> Lie down and <strong>raise your legs slightly<\/strong>. This encourages blood flow to the brain and helps dizziness pass faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Breathe into a Paper Bag If You Don\u2019t Have Your Inhaler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This used to be common advice during asthma attacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The problem: inhaling more <strong>carbon dioxide<\/strong> makes symptoms worse, not better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u201cbag method\u201d is <strong>psychological<\/strong>, not medical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Instead, try to breathe steadily and mimic calm breathing. Call for help if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Keep a Casualty Awake After a Head Injury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head injuries can make people feel tired or heavy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forcing someone to stay awake doesn\u2019t treat the injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The real concern is <strong>monitoring their breathing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Call 999 or 111. Monitor their condition. If they fall asleep, check their breathing regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. You\u2019ll Get Sued If You Help a Stranger and Make It Worse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technically possible, but <strong>highly unlikely<\/strong> in reality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First aiders are not expected to act like paramedics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s no law requiring you to help, but imagine the regret if you could have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 As a first aider, <strong>do what you can within your training<\/strong>. You can <strong>make the difference between life and death<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Calm and Remember Your Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common to freeze with panic if someone falls ill or has an accident.<br>But if you\u2019ve been trained in first aid, you <strong>can save a life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anyone can <strong>call 999<\/strong> and stay with the casualty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First aiders can provide <strong>crucial early interventions<\/strong> before professional help arrives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The right training gives you the confidence to act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>How many of these myths did you think were true?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Get trained, know the facts, and make a real difference when it matters most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a First Aid Instructor, I deliver courses of different levels to clients and businesses all over the North East. 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