12 Life Hacks That Can Help You Survive
Summary
TLDRThis video script provides essential life hacks for emergency situations, debunking common myths and offering practical advice. It covers a range of scenarios from dealing with foreign objects in the eye to treating burns and sprains. Key takeaways include avoiding the application of ice directly on bruises, not inducing vomiting in cases of poisoning, and the correct way to rescue a drowning person. The script also highlights the importance of seeking professional medical help for serious wounds and the use of alternatives like skin glue for minor cuts. It emphasizes the need for accurate first-aid knowledge to prevent further harm and ensure a faster recovery.
Takeaways
- 👀 When dealing with a foreign object in the eye, do not attempt to remove it yourself and seek medical help immediately if it's a piece of glass. For an eyelash, use a wet cloth after washing your hands.
- 💊 Avoid applying ointment to a wound as it can trap moisture and encourage bacterial growth. Clean the wound with cool water and soap, then apply a dry bandage.
- 🧊 Do not rub a person with a fever with alcohol or vinegar, as it can lead to intoxication or raise blood acidity, especially dangerous for children. Instead, hydrate and cool the room.
- 🛑 If an unconscious person faints, do not lift them up as it can worsen the situation. Elevate their legs, loosen tight clothing, and avoid caffeine until fully recovered.
- 🔥 For treating burns, do not use butter or sour cream as they can dry out the skin and worsen the burn. Instead, cool the burn under running water for 15 minutes.
- ⚠️ Never attempt to set a dislocated bone yourself. Immobilize the limb and go to the hospital.
- 🏥 In case of a sprain, do not apply heat as it can increase swelling. Use cold compresses to reduce inflammation and pain.
- 🚨 Do not induce vomiting in case of poisoning as it can lead to lung damage or throat burns. Call emergency services immediately.
- 🏊♂️ When rescuing a drowning person, approach from behind to avoid being pulled under and support them under the armpits or by the chin.
- 🩹 Do not remove objects from serious wounds yourself. Keep the object in place and seek professional medical help.
- ❄️ When treating a bruise with ice, use a cloth barrier to prevent cold burns and follow the 20 minutes on, 90 minutes off rule post-injury.
- 🩹 For some cuts, skin glue can be a quick and painless alternative to stitches, but for larger wounds, seek professional medical assistance.
Q & A
What should you do if you have a foreign object like a piece of glass in your eye?
-Do not attempt to remove it yourself. Instead, have someone drive you to the hospital for professional treatment.
How should you handle a small foreign object like an eyelash in your eye?
-Wash your hands first, locate the eyelash using a mirror, blink to encourage tears to wash it out, and then use a wet piece of cloth to remove the eyelash if it's in the corner of your eye.
Why is applying ointment to a wound not recommended?
-Ointments like petroleum jelly can trap moisture, creating an environment for bacteria to reproduce more quickly. It's better to clean the wound with cool water and soap and then apply a dry bandage.
What is a safer alternative to rubbing a person with a fever with alcohol or vinegar?
-Instead, ensure the person drinks plenty of water, tea, or other non-alcoholic fluids and cool the room to a temperature between 61 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 18 degrees Celsius).
Why should you not lift an unconscious person up right after they faint?
-Lifting a fainted person up can aggravate the spasm. It's better to lift their legs, unbutton any tight clothing, and avoid letting them stand up immediately after regaining consciousness.
How should you treat a burn instead of using butter or sour cream?
-Hold the burn under cool water for 15 minutes. Butter and sour cream can dry out the skin and disrupt thermal exchange, potentially causing more damage.
What should you do if you suspect a bone is dislocated and you're not a medical professional?
-Immobilize the injured limb and go to the hospital as soon as possible. Do not attempt to set the dislocated joint yourself.
How should you handle a sprain instead of applying heat?
-Apply cold to the sprain to lessen inflammation and kill pain. Try to use the sprained limb as little as possible for at least the first 48 hours.
Why is making yourself vomit not a recommended action in case of poisoning?
-Forcing oneself to vomit can lead to the poison entering the lungs and causing damage, burning the throat, and potentially causing severe dehydration.
What is the correct way to approach rescuing a drowning person if you can swim?
-Approach the person from behind to avoid being hindered or dragged down by their panic. Grab them under the armpits or by the chin and move to shore, keeping their head at your belly.
Why should you not attempt to remove objects from serious wounds?
-Objects in serious wounds can help prevent bleeding. Removing them before professional medical supervision can lead to increased bleeding and potential infection.
What is an alternative to using ice on a bruise that can prevent a cold burn?
-Instead of using ice, you can place a cloth between the skin and the ice pack to prevent direct contact and the risk of a cold burn.
What is an alternative to stitches for closing smaller wounds?
-Skin glue can be used as a quick and virtually painless alternative to stitches. It involves cleaning the wound, stopping the bleeding, and applying the glue along the wound's edges.
Outlines
🚑 Emergency Life Hacks: Debunking Common Myths
This paragraph discusses common life hacks and their effectiveness in emergency situations. It highlights that some widely accepted advice, such as applying ice to a bruise or lifting an unconscious person, can actually be harmful. The paragraph provides alternative methods for dealing with foreign objects in the eye, treating wounds, managing a fever, and handling unconsciousness. It also warns against using butter or sour cream on burns, self-setting dislocated joints, and applying warmth to sprains. The key takeaway is to avoid potentially harmful home remedies and to seek professional medical help when necessary.
🆘 First Aid Misconceptions: Correct Approaches to Emergencies
The second paragraph continues to address misconceptions in first aid, focusing on the incorrect practice of inducing vomiting in cases of poisoning, the proper way to rescue a drowning person, the dangers of removing objects from serious wounds, and the misuse of ice on bruises. It emphasizes the importance of calling emergency services in cases of poisoning and approaching a drowning victim from behind to avoid being pulled under. The paragraph also explains that objects in wounds should not be removed without professional supervision and that ice should not be applied directly to the skin. Finally, it discusses the use of stitches and skin glue for closing wounds, advising to seek professional help for large wounds.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Emergency Situation
💡Foreign Object in the Eye
💡Wound Care
💡Fever Management
💡Unconscious Person
💡Burn Treatment
💡Dislocated Joint
💡Sprain Management
💡Poison Response
💡Drowning Rescue
💡Wound Debridement
💡Bruise Treatment
💡Stitches and Skin Glue
Highlights
Applying ice directly to a bruise is not recommended; instead, use a cloth to prevent cold burns.
Lifting an unconscious person can lead to severe consequences; it's better to elevate their legs and loosen tight clothing.
Rubbing a person with a fever with alcohol or vinegar can be harmful; hydration and a cool environment are more effective.
Treating burns with butter or sour cream can cause more damage by disrupting thermal exchange and drying the skin.
Attempting to set a dislocated joint without professional medical training can result in additional injuries.
Applying warmth to a sprain can worsen swelling; cold application is advised to lessen inflammation.
In case of poisoning, inducing vomiting is not advised due to the risk of lung damage and dehydration.
Rescue techniques for a drowning person should involve approaching from behind to avoid being dragged down.
Objects embedded in serious wounds should not be removed by untrained individuals; professional medical care is necessary.
Using stitches to close cuts is not always necessary; skin glue can be a quick and painless alternative for smaller wounds.
Dealing with a foreign object in the eye requires caution; do not attempt self-removal for serious cases and seek medical attention.
Applying ointment to a wound can introduce unwanted moisture, promoting bacterial growth; clean and dry bandaging is preferred.
Blisters from burns serve a protective purpose; do not remove them as it may lead to infection.
In the case of a sprain, using the limb as little as possible for the first 48 hours can help prevent further damage.
Making yourself vomit in response to poisoning can be dangerous; it's crucial to call emergency services instead.
When rescuing a drowning person, ensure your own safety by knowing how to swim and approaching the victim correctly.
For minor wounds, skin glue can be used as an alternative to stitches, which can be a more comfortable option.
After 48 hours post-injury, applying ice is no longer beneficial for treating bruises.
Transcripts
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twelve life hacks that can help you
survive in an emergency situation the
first thing that comes to mind is the
advice of your friends or your family
however sometimes even the most
well-known and popular recommendations
turn out to be wrong and harmful did you
know applying ice to a bruise is not the
best idea and lifting up an unconscious
person might lead to severe consequences
here are the 12 dealing with a foreign
object in the eye first things first if
there's something in your eye like a
piece of glass don't do anything
yourself have someone Drive you to the
hospital if the object is just an
eyelash then don't forget to wash your
hands before you do anything try to
locate the eyelash by looking in a
mirror blink to make your tears wash the
eyelash out once the object is in the
corner of your eye take a wet piece of
cloth and use it to remove the eyelash
number 11 applying ointment to a wound
point mints contain unwanted moisture
which is a great environment for
bacteria to reproduce more quickly the
best thing you can do is clean the wound
in cool water with soap and put a dry
bandage on it you will see that the
wound will heal more quickly
number 10 rubbing a person with a fever
with alcohol or vinegar vinegar and
alcohol are absorbed into the blood so
it's kind of a way to get drunk or to
make a wacky salad dressing seriously
speaking alcohol rubbing may create
intoxication while vinegar will
significantly raise acidity which is
especially dangerous for children so
don't believe these outdated pieces of
advice drink a lot of water tea and
other non-alcoholic fluids cool the air
in the room to a temperature of 61 to 64
degrees Fahrenheit or from 16 to 18
degrees Celsius in these conditions
patient will get over the fever by
themselves if they don't they should see
a doctor number nine
lifting up an unconscious person if
someone faints you have to lift them up
and sprinkle some cold water on them
right well that's what most people think
like this video if you thought so
however lifting a fainted person up will
only aggravate the spasm what you should
do is lift their legs up unbutton any
tight pieces of clothing and don't let
them stand up right after they come
around after they regained consciousness
don't let them drink coffee or energy
drinks that many people love caffeine
will only lead to dehydration number
eight treating burns with butter or sour
cream many people believe that this
method is effective only because it
relieves pain but why do butter and sour
cream make you feel better
the thing is we keep them in the fridge
so when we put them on a burn they're
cold
the danger is though that butter and
sour cream dry your skin and disrupt
thermal exchange this results in heat
having nowhere to go but deeper into the
skin causing even more damage what you
should do is hold your hand in the cool
water for 15 minutes this will help with
the pain do you know why blisters appear
on the burnt spot in our bodies
everything happens for a reason
blisters protect the wound from
infection removing the protective layer
may lead to fester a number 7 setting a
bone on your own are you a professional
trauma surgeon if not you should never
set a dislocated joint on your own no
matter how cool or brutal that looks in
the movies it may result in additional
injuries and the resulting litigation
the best course of action would be to
immobilize the injured limb and go to
the hospital as soon as possible
bandaged the limb in a comfortable
position in mobilizing not only the
place of possible fracture but also the
two closest joints as well
number six applying warmth to a spring
when your muscles are sprained a warm
cloth won't help on the contrary
heat will strengthen the blood flow
leading to a more severe swelling in the
first days after the injury apply coal
it will lessen the inflammation and kill
the pain try to use the sprain limb as
little as possible for at least the
first 48 hours number five making
yourself vomit in case of poison the
standard recommendation for poisoning is
to make yourself vomit
it might sound reasonable but actually
it's strictly prohibited first of all
the poison can get into the lungs and
damage them the second problem is that
if someone was poisoned with some
chemicals vomiting doubles the chance of
burning your throat finally it might be
very difficult to stop vomiting once it
starts so this can lead to dehydration
and even more severe consequences in
this situation the only smart thing you
can do is call the ambulance as fast as
possible number four rescuing a drowning
person there's only one obstacle on your
way to rescue a drowning person not
being able to swim if you are though
nothing can stop you from saving that
person's life remember to approach them
from behind so they don't see you coming
otherwise the person may hinder you or
drag you down in their panic after
you've approached the person grab them
under the armpits or by the chin and
move to the shore keeping their head at
your belly number three
pulling out objects from wounds now you
can pull a splinter from a finger or a
small glass shard from your hand but you
must never try to pull out objects from
serious wounds even doctors keep them in
place until the patient is in surgery
the thing is while the object is inside
the wound it doesn't let the bleeding
start so until you are under
professional supervision don't do
anything not even touch the object the
only thing you can do is put some
alcohol on the wound
but you must be ready for the wound to
hurt very much well that's a splinter no
matter how scary a knife in a leg looks
like don't try to be a hero and just go
to the hospital
number two applying ice to a bruise
there is nothing actually wrong with
treating a bruise with ice but most
people do it wrong you shouldn't apply
ice directly to the skin if you don't
want to get a cold burn instead put a
cloth between your skin and a pack of
ice however even using a cloth doesn't
mean there is no risk of being burnt
this why you should put ice for a
maximum of 20 minutes at a time and then
take a 90 minute break if for some
reason you don't have a cloth you can
use don't use ice at all believe us
you'd prefer to have a bruise rather
than a cold burn another thing you
should know is that there is no point in
using ice 48 hours after the injury and
number one using stitches to close cuts
it's not wrong to use stitches in most
cases it's the only way to close a wound
but putting stitches is a long and
painful procedure which requires
removing the stitches after the wound
heals so in some cases a less brutal
thing might work skin glue skin glue is
very quick and virtually painless wash
the wound with cold water before using
glue then stop the bleeding by pressing
the wound close the edges of the wound
and put skin glue along it however if
you see that the wound is too big
don't take the risk and go to the
hospital for professional help please
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