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Roger Eib

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Will be willing to answer any question on prehospital Emergency Medicine or first aid I am a Paramedic supervisor for a hospital based ambulance service in Indiana. I have 25 years experience in all aspects of prehospital emergency medicine, both basic and advanced life support. I am certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

McEwen

Canada
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CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FEBRUARY 1 2009. I am a medical first responder. I can answer questions on advanced first aid and use of medical first responder equipment. Please keep in mind I am NOT a doctor. I cannot diagnose, recommend medications or confirm medication conflicts. I respond to post injury care. If I do not feel qualified to answer your question, I will certainly suggest you contact a more suitable 'expert'.

Dave Hammond

U.S.
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What topics should a first aid kit cover? All aspects of keeping first aid skills and confidence current after training. New training and product technology.

Pattie Richardson

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I am a Psych RN in a local hospital in my area and an volunteer EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)in my local fire department. I can answer questions on first aid, CPR, and safety for infant, child and adult. I can also help with psychiatric questions on adults. If I can not answer your questions, I can recommend an area (internet site) to check.

Craig Wormald

U.S.
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I can answer most questions about Emergency driving and different uses of equipment also Emergency care and transport using basic equipment for non basic situations.

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2010-02-06 dagger wounds to the lungs:

Hi Heather; If the dagger hit the lung is would certainly penetrate and damage the lung. If removed, the injured lung would lose pressure and eventually cause death. If left in the dagger would continue

2010-02-06 Broken Leg:

Allisin, The only way to tell if it is broken is with an X-Ray. If you think that it might be broken is to see your family doctor or go to your local Emergency Room.

2010-02-01 Pain killers for gun shot wounds:

Hi Jamie; IF the bullet went clean through the shoulder without striking a major blood vessel, then it is feasible that he could make the appearance. He could receive intravenous antibiotics and pain

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Hi, Sorry to hear about your cracked rib.... I heard its extremely painful. I am not too sure if the aches would be ongoing or just for a short time. Its not uncommon to have the bones feel achy once

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Joella, Without a complete exam and tests it is impossible to diagnose your problem. It could be anything from cardiac involvement to neurological. I would suggest that you see your doctor for an

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