First Aid/Emergency Medicine

Recent Answers

2009-11-20 First Aid - Dog Bite Numb Fingertip:

Hi Ashley; The numbness and tingling would indicate that some of the nerves in the finger were affected by the puncture. Additionally, since the bones of the knuckle were involved they will also radiate

2009-11-18 First Aid - cut my left thumb:

Hi Jackson; Given the wound was deep and clean, the presence of blisters and the scab over the wound would indicate fluid under the surface creating the blisters. The fact that the wound is seeping

2009-11-17 First Aid - finger/nerve damage:

Hi Paul; Since the fingers have a great deal of nerve endings close to the skin, this type of injury affects the nerve endings and causes the sensation and shock you are talking about. It will take

2009-11-16 First Aid - Hairline Fracture:

Stephanie, It should not hurt you to work however as you have found it can be painful. The question will be can you stand the discomfort? As long as you can do without taking the Codeine, I would

2009-11-09 Careers: EMT/Emergency Medical Technicians - paramedics and diseases:

Good morning Shayna: I appreciate the opportunity you have given me to answer this question for you. First off, let me congratulate you on you going to EMT-Basic school. You are going to be given