Oct 25, 2006 1:37 PM

Medical Emergency Myths Deconstructed

Don’t put butter on a burn. Don’t put a steak on your black eye. Don’t tilt your head back if you have a nosebleed. These and other useful debunks of old-fashioned medical emergency advice are featured today on Ririan Project. Via Kevin, M.D.

Don't put butter on a burn. Don't put a steak on your black eye. Don't tilt your head back if you have a
nosebleed. These and other useful debunks of old-fashioned medical emergency advice are featured today on Ririan Project.

Via Kevin, M.D.

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