5 Common First Aid Mistakes We See on Set
- Obi Okeke
- Jun 19
- 1 min read
š¬ Weāve seen it all. From paper towels stuffed into wounds to āwalking it offā with a sprained ankleā¦
Here are 5 common first aid mistakes we see on set and why you should avoid them š
1ļøā£ āI didnāt want to bother anyone.ā
ā ļø Waiting can make things worse. Weāre here for the small stuff too.
2ļøā£ Gaffer tape ā wound care
𩹠Itās magical⦠but not sterile. Please come to us for proper dressings.
3ļøā£ āI took someone elseās meds.ā
š This oneās scary. Never share prescription meds, even if it āworked for them.ā
4ļøā£ Ignoring symptoms because itās the last day of shoot
š§ If youāre dizzy, short of breath, or in pain, tell someone. Weād rather miss after work drinks than miss something serious.
5ļøā£ Not telling us about pre-existing conditions
š« Knowing if youāre epileptic, have anaphylaxis, or prone to fainting helps us help you faster.
š£ The takeaway: First aid isnāt just for emergencies.
Itās about early intervention, reassurance, and keeping you on your feet safely.
Weāre not just medics, weāre your care team. š·āāļøš„
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