First Aid/Experts

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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

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'.

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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2009-11-02 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.

2009-10-30 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

2009-10-29 Swollen Foot:

Sally, There are many things that would cause what you describe. I am wonder if you have some type of a stress injury. The only way to tell is with an X-Ray. Has your feet every swollen with your

2009-10-28 gunshot to lung:

No, alcohol in this case did not affect the outcome unless she was shot because of something she did while very drunk. She basically "bled out". This means she lost so much blood, she could not have survive

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