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When emergency instincts work despite lack of training

My hands moved automatically when I saw the bleeding but afterward I realized I had no idea what I was actually doing and just got lucky.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The body's intuitive responses in crisis situations can be effective even without formal knowledge, raising questions about the nature of helpful action and competence.

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“Where Are You with Emergency and first aid — evidence-based?”

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