First Aid/Emergency Medicine

Recent Answers

2009-11-05 Careers: EMT/Emergency Medical Technicians - EMT student:

Hi Shayna, I will tackle your questions in order... Regarding the lifting many agencies now have power-assist stretchers which certainly help HOWEVER, you MUST be able to lift your "fair share".

2009-11-02 First Aid - Gunshot Wound in Arm:

Hi, I have placed the answers throughout your email beside your questions. I hope I didn't miss anything. Hope it helps!! I have a character who, as currently written, suffers a gun-shot wound from

2009-11-02 Careers: EMT/Emergency Medical Technicians - Work places:

Hi Amy, Good question....there are VAST differences. And those differences can really make a difference as to whether or not you truly enjoy your job. Fire Department and EMS EMT's and Paramedics

2009-11-01 First Aid - Very tip of finger cut by electric trimmers:

Ron, The main thing that you need to look for is infection. If his finger or hand should get hot and red, with or without a pus discharge then he will need to be placed on some antibiotics.

2009-10-30 First Aid - broken foot:

Hi Brooke, If your foot is feeling warm and the other isnt, it is often just inflammation. If you see any redness starting at all, contact your doctor immediately as it may require your doctor to assess