Patient Engagement January 11, 2024
Sara Heath

YouTube created the public health and first aid education videos as part of its overarching efforts to combat medical misinformation online.

YouTube wants to help viewers learn first aid with a new slate of videos the social media and online video platform has posted to promote public health and first aid education.

The move comes as a part of YouTube’s overarching mission to combat medical misinformation. By publishing and promoting more credible information, YouTube intends to quell the impact of incorrect information.

The videos will go over techniques to provide first aid in certain medical emergencies and include how-to instructions for

  • CPR
  • Choking/Heimlich
  • Bleeding
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Seizure
  • Opioid overdose

YouTube said the videos will be pinned to...

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