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McEwen

Canada
Available
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'.

Craig Wormald

U.S.
Available
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.

Roger Eib

Available
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

Dave Hammond

U.S.
Available
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

On Vacation
returns 11/20/2009
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.

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2009-11-18 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 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 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

2009-11-02 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

2009-11-01 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.

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