Some people are not just professionals in their field. They’re superheroes, making sure that we’re safe and sound, and well taken care of in moments that matter the most.
Many of these superheroes are health professionals who, seeking to help those in need, have to deal with all sorts of gruesome situations on a daily basis. It’s not uncommon for said situations to become life lessons on what (not) to do or use in life, and today, we’re sharing those lessons with you.
On the list below, you will find comments made by emergency medical technicians (EMT), registered nurses (RN), and doctors, after one content creator—Anna Syme, going on TikTok by ‘the_singing_farmwife’—asked them about the things they wouldn’t do or purchase because of the traumas they’ve seen at work. Scroll down to find their advice below and make sure to pay close attention.
Anna turned to TikTok to start the important discussion

Image credits: the_singing_farmwife
Health professionals had plenty of advice to share
#2

Never ever ever take my eyes off of a child near any body of water.. it takes a split second.
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#5

Also can we please treat every gun as if it's loaded especially when cleaning.
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#6

As a paramedic I am BEGGING everyone to have carbon monoxide detectors in their house.
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#8

Alcohol causes more pain and ruins more lives than junk food, motorcycles, car accidents, criminals, or anything else.
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#9

EMT: please take your meds as prescribed. Don't adjust them on your own because you think it will fix something faster or because you googled something.
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#10

EMT: please buckle your kids in. it don’t matter if you’re going down the road.
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#11

Dermatology — WEAR SUNSCREEN! TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN! It's your largest organ! We see people with a range of spots, lumps, bumps. Just saw a 24yr old that needed Mohs [surgery]. It can happen to ANYONE.
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#12

Do everything in your power to stay OUT of a nursing home. It's like prison and nobody takes care of you or helps you at all.
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#13

As a 911 dispatcher who has done both police and fire... when purchasing a home ALWAYS CONSIDER response times in your area.
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#14

I will ALWAYS take my mental health seriously. Too many cases I’ve seen children and babies suffer and pass away from their parents not choosing to get help.
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#16

Lululemon leggings or apparel. Their leggings have metal fibers and can harm the patient during MRI scans. Not everyone knows this and can be serious risk in getting treatment!
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#18

Working in GI and the amount of people we had to save who were drowning in their own [blood] from alcohol cirrhosis is enough to make me strictly limit alcohol, if any.
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#20

As someone who took care of the elderly, please MOVE. Go on walks, exercises, go biking. Do things that stimulate the mind, memory. Please take care of yourself.
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