Despite a wealth of knowledge and experience, many of us have only a pretty faint idea of all the things we need to know in a life-or-death situation. Indeed, there are probably more first-aid kits in your vicinity than there are people who know exactly how to use them.
So one netizen decided to brush up on their knowledge and asked the internet about lesser-known tips that could ultimately save a life. So prepare to take notes as you scroll through all the answers denizens of the net provided, and be sure to upvote your favorites. Comment below if you have any tips that people didn’t list here.
#21
#1: Take a Basic First Aid/CPR class. A lot of Fire departments offer them for free. Call your local Fire Dep (NON Emergency Line) and ask.
#2: Learn the symptoms of a stroke. Knowing what to look for if someone is having a stoke can really make the difference. Time is a big factor here.
#3: Learn the symptoms of a Heart Attack. Recognizing the symptoms can save someones life.
#4: Learn how to properly perform the Heimlich on a choking victim and Yourself. I recently learned that someone I knew passed away because he did not know how to do this on himself. He was 25.
#5: Beware of your surroundings. Listen to your gut. If something dose not feel right, leave.
#6: If you are in the wilderness and everything gets quiet, There is a predator near by.
#7: Cliff Diving or diving into water from any height. "Swim It before you dive it." I do not care if your friends are doing it, You do not know what is under the water or how deep the water is until you find out for yourself. Swim it first. And do this every time you go to dive your fav spot. What was safe last year may no longer be safe, Swim it first. Many ppl each summer are injured or die for not following this rule.
I know that some of these may seem like common knowledge but they may not be as common as they should be. Example the lose of my 25yo friend.
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59points
#22
If you're engulfed in flames, don't run. Drop to the ground and roll over until the flames are extinguished.
If someone else is on fire, tackle them (if safe) and cover them with a jacket or other piece of closing. Focus on their head first since hair catches fire very quickly.
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57points
#23
Narcan. People know it saves lives, but fewer know just how easy and safe it is to use. One blast of nasal spray can bring someone back. Where I live (Canada), it's available free at the pharmacy along with free training to anyone who wants it.
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54points
#25
Keep water in the car a blanket a towel clothes flashlight and a lighter.
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48points
#26
IF you’re ever impaled or stabbed obviously don’t remove anything but if it passed through or is no longer in the wound use a tampon to help with bleeding control also works w bullets wounds and serious nose bleeds. Duct tape and any semi sturdy material lasting can create a usable chest seal I’ve seen some first aid kits contain small rolls of duct tape recently
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43points
#27
chewing an aspirin in case of a heart attack can save your life
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#28
Important to recognize signs of s stroke, immediate medical attention may save your/their life:
- inability to move or feel on one side of the body/face
- problems understanding or speaking
- dizziness
- loss of vision to one side
- strong headache different from usual
Call an ambulance immediately or go directly to the hospital!!!
41points
#29
Don't put a spoon in the mouth of a person having a seizure.
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39points
#30
Heimlich maneuver, especially the modern day version. You now should do 5 hard back blows + 5 abdominal thrusts.
36points
