Cool a Burn With Running Water, Not Folk Remedies
Cool running water for 10 minutes is the only correct first aid for a burn — everything else makes it worse.
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First Aid
Do Not Remove an Impaled Object From a Wound
An impaled object may be the only thing stopping fatal bleeding — stabilize it and let surgeons remove it.
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher — The PASS Method
Remember PASS: Pull, Aim at the base, Squeeze, Sweep — and never fight a fire bigger than you. Check your extinguisher yearly.
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What to Do During a Severe Allergic Reaction
Use the EpiPen first, call emergency services immediately, and keep the person lying down — anaphylaxis can return after initial treatment.
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Never Throw Water on a Grease Fire
Water on a grease fire creates a fireball — smother it with a lid, never throw water.
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What to Do If Your Car Goes into Water
Car in water: unbuckle, open the window immediately, and swim out — you have about 60 seconds, don't waste them on the door.
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The FAST Rule Can Save a Life During a Stroke
Learn the FAST acronym — Face, Arm, Speech, Time — and call emergency services at the first sign of a stroke.
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Never Try to Catch a Falling Knife
A falling knife has no handle — step back, let it drop, and pick it up safely from the floor.
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The Heimlich Maneuver — Know It Before You Need It
Learn the Heimlich maneuver before an emergency — five minutes of practice can save someone choking in front of you.
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What Should Be in Your Home First Aid Kit
Stock a simple first aid kit and check it every six months — knowing it is ready turns emergencies into manageable problems.
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Basic CPR Awareness — What Everyone Should Know
Push hard and fast on the center of the chest at 100-120 compressions per minute — imperfect CPR is infinitely better than no CPR at all.
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Never Mix Bleach and Ammonia
Bleach plus ammonia makes toxic gas — read labels, never mix cleaners, and leave the room immediately if you do.
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What to Do If a Pan Catches Fire
Turn off heat, slide a lid on, and leave it for 15 minutes — if the fire spreads, get out and call for help.
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What to Do If You Are Caught in a Crowd Crush
In a crowd crush, protect your chest with a boxer stance, move diagonally to the edge, and never fight the flow.
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Stop Washing Raw Chicken — It Spreads More Bacteria Than It Removes
Rinsing chicken splashes bacteria around your kitchen — skip washing, pat dry, and cook to 74°C to kill all pathogens.
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What to Do If Your Oil Starts Smoking in the Pan
Remove smoking oil from heat immediately — if it catches fire, smother with a metal lid, never use water.
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What to Do If the Power Goes Out — How Long Is Fridge Food Safe
A full fridge stays cold about 4 hours, a full freezer about 48 hours — don't open the door, and discard meat that rose above 4 degrees C.
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How to Recognize a Concussion After a Head Injury
Concussion symptoms can be delayed by hours — monitor for confusion, headache, and unequal pupils for the first 24 hours.
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