Medical Moment: Busting Myths

24 Apr Medical Moment: Busting Myths

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Dr. Diana Koelliker, Medical Director of Emergency Services & Telluride EMS Director

Dr. Diana Koelliker busts medical myths:

Medical Myth #1: Butter can ease the pain of a burn.

I remember hearing this remedy as a child.  If I got burned by a pot on the stove, my grandmother would get butter from the fridge and slather it up.  So is there any truth to this “cure”?  Find out here. 

Medical Myth #2: Urine neutralizes a jellyfish sting

I certainly heard this myth growing up spending time at the beach with my brother. When he was stung by a jellyfish the lifeguard said, “quick, someone pee on him.”  My mother was horrified.

Luckily she chose not to follow that advice, because this myth is also false. Find out what does work here. 

Medical Myth #3: Never sleep after a concussion! 

This myth is based on the fear that someone with a concussion will go to sleep and not wake up. In general, there is no need to prevent a person with a concussion from sleeping. Keep reading…

Medical Myth #4: Always use ice on an acute injury

In most cases, ice is better for an acute injury within the first two days. Ice is usually the method of choice to decrease inflammation, swelling and pain, which is commonly associated with an acute injury like a sprain or strain or bruise. But ice is not always the answer. Learn when to use heat…

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