First aid myths

Three first aid myths to ditch:

Mom knows best, right? Well, not always. Some of the health advice she may have passed on isn’t so accurate. Here are three first-aid-related myths you should ditch and what to do instead.

1. Clean a wound with hydrogen peroxide.

Save yourself the sting. Hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol can damage the tissue and make it take longer for your wound to heal. Instead, rinse the cut with soap and water for five minutes to get it completely clean.

2. Let a wound air out.

Allowing a wound to dry out and form a scab will delay the healing process. It needs moisture to get better. After cleaning a wound, apply petroleum jelly and cover the skin with a bandage. Wash the wound and change the bandage daily until it goes away.

3. Apply ice to a burn.

Icing a burn may seem like a good idea, but it’s better to run it under cool running water for several minutes. This will stop the burning action and reduce pain and swelling. Don’t break any blisters, which can increase your risk for infection. Keep the burn covered with a bandage that doesn’t stick to it.

About Crozer Keystone Staff

Crozer-Keystone Health System’s physicians, specialists and advanced practitioners are committed to improving the health of our community through patient-centered, quality care across a full continuum of health services. Crozer Brinton Lake is Crozer-Keystone’s comprehensive outpatient care facility in western Delaware County, offering primary care, specialty services, outpatient surgery and advanced cancer treatment. Contact us: 300 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, PA 19342 http://www.crozerkeystone.org/Brinton-Lake 1-855-254-7425

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Loading...

Comments

comments

Leave a Reply