Don’t try to suck the venom out.  

The venom from the snake bite is shot into the bloodstream towards the heart and moves around the body. There is no possible way you could suck out all the venom.

Instead, keep the bite below the level of the heart and try to stay calm as you contact the emergency medical services.

The idea behind this is that it helps the body restore its proper oxygen levels.

However, studies have shown that hyperventilating into a paper bag will only make things worse.

It’s better to try mindfulness techniques such as focusing on a square object and breathing in along one side and exhaling along the other.

If the hyperventilating doesn’t stop – seek medical advice.

Perhaps you’ve seen it on television or in movies but tilting your head back to stop a nosebleed is a bad idea.
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Be warned that all the blood will go down your throat. It could lead to choking and stomach irritation.

Don’t try to protect your favourite white shirt by leaning back. Instead, lean forward and pinch your nose just below the bony bridge.

Do this for 10 mins, release.  If bleeding persists, this can be repeated for up to 30 minutes. If bleeding continues, seek medical advice.

Contrary to what you’ve read on the internet, peeing on a jellyfish sting can do more harm than good. The use of urine will only make the jellyfish stinger release more venom, thus, more pain.

To treat a jellyfish sting, rinse the affected area with seawater (not fresh water). Apply an ice pack, seek medical advice.

Don’t put anything directly on a burn unless you want to make the burn worse.
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The ice can only result in further damage, and the butter / yoghurt  insulates the burning process and drives the burn into the flesh.

The best thing to do is run the burned area under cool water for at least 20 minutes.  

Use the acronym S.C.A.L.D to assess if medical attention is required  

The application of heat boosts blood flow to the sprained area, making the swelling worse.

When treating an injury, always apply cold initially.  Ice decreases blood flow, therefore less swelling and inflammation.

If the swelling doesn’t go down, seek medical attention.

If you see someone falling to the ground and begins to experience a seizure, the last thing you should do is to restrain or put anything into the person’s mouth.

Instead, make the area safe and time the episode. If possible, put a flat cushion underneath their head to protect it.

Call 999 if it lasts longer than 5 minutes, they have never had one before, they injure themselves, they have repeating seizures or they do not recover fully.

Once the seizure stops, roll the person onto their side to keep an open airway  

The best position for a heart attack is not lying down.

Lying down fills the heart with more blood, straining it, making it more difficult for the victim to breathe.

A half-seated position with bent knees and a supported back is the best recovery position for the victim while waiting for the medical services to arrive.