Paramedics Debunk 12 First Aid Myths | Debunked

Paramedics Randy Li and Lorena Concepcion-Martinez debunk 12 myths about first aid. They talk about how to properly perform CPR, different choking protocols, and the best way to clean a wound. They also explain that sleeping after a concussion isn’t dangerous — in fact, the myth comes from the misconception that sleeping after a concussion can lead to a coma. Concepcion-Martinez has been a paramedic in New York City for the past 19 years. Li has been a paramedic in New York City for the past 11 years. He also has a YouTube channel called RescueRandy, where he covers all things related to emergency medical services. You can watch his videos here: Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:38 If someone gets a concussion, keep them awake 01:25 You should put something into the mouth of someone having a seizure 02:44 Slap a choking person on the back 04:37 Always suck the venom out of a snakebite 05:52 CPR requires mouth-to-mouth 07:13 After getting stabbed, take out the sharp object