/oss/taxonomy/term/6867/all en /oss/article/medical-history/no-you-cant-swallow-your-tongue <p>Have you ever heard that you should <a href="/oss/article/medical-general-science/do-i-tilt-my-head-forwards-or-tilt-my-head-back">tilt your head backwards</a> during a nosebleed? Or that you should urinate on a jellyfish sting? Or that in case of a seizure you should put a spoon into the victim’s mouth? These common first-aid myths, though well-intentioned, can be more harmful than helpful. And they come up each time I teach a first-aid course!</p> Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 Cat Wang, B.Sc. 9507 at /oss