Video from China shows wrong treatment of both heart attack and seizure

Updated on 27/04/2023 at 05:18

A video viewed tens of thousands of times on social media recommends treating someone suffering from a heart attack by hitting the inner side of their elbows. Experts strongly reject the method, saying it “lacks any scientific evidence” and “endangers lives” by potentially delaying people from contacting emergency services in the event of such a situation.

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