Hello Andrei,

Thank you for reading and commenting on my article. My intention in writing it was not to provide a comprehensive first aid guide on all the topics listed but to address some specific myths around first aid.

I want to address some of the points you mentioned.

Hyperventilation can be caused by anxiety and panic but not always. It can be a symptom of a physical problem such as bleeding, heart problems, infection, asthma, drug overdose, lung disease, severe pain and other causes. Even if you are sure that anxiety is causing the person's hyperventilation, there are safer ways of helping them control their breathing than breathing into a paper bag.

Heart attack— As soon as you suspect a person is having a heart attack, proceed with the steps mentioned. If it turns out the symptoms were caused by anxiety or another condition, no harm is done by having the person take ASA (if not allergic) and rest in a comfortable position while waiting for the ambulance.

Ticks— A tick on the skin must be removed ASAP. Anyone can do this with a pair of fine-point tweezers or a tick removal tool. If the mouthparts remain in the skin, these can be removed later.

Getting sued—I'm not sure where you found the information about being punished for giving first aid. In most areas, if a member of the public stops to help a person in distress, stays with them until medical aid arrives, doesn't ask for a reward and uses only the skills they've been trained in, to the best of their ability, they will not face legal consequences. If the case is taken to court, it will most likely be unsuccessful. It's always good for people to familiarize themselves with their local laws.

I hope this clarifies some of the points. Thanks again for reading and commenting.