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First Aid/Expert Profile

Dave Hammond

U.S.

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

US Navy Medic 1970-1974, Director of Medic training for US Navy, First aid instructor. 35 years in developing new first aid products. Multiple patent holder on new generation of first aid kits.

Publications

Compliance Magazine "Ask the experts"

Education/Credentials

B.A. Eastern New Mexico State, M.Ed George Washington University

Awards and Honors

2002 Inductee NJ Inventor's Hall of Fame, Receipent of Good Housekeeping Best Buy in first aid kits, IParenting Media Award, Family Review Organziation 5 Star product review.

Past/Present Clients

Fortune 500 companies both US and worldwide along with Federal Government and general consumres

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
KB	11/23/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks so much! Super helpful! -KB
Ashley	11/21/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you sonkuch for answering my question .....
simon	11/07/09	10	10	10	10	I was just talking to someone who .....
don	10/26/09	10	10	10	10	I got precisely what I required and .....
Nick	10/26/09	10	10	10	10	Great response time.

Recent Answers from Dave Hammond

2009-11-22 Gunshot Wound to Arm:

Hi KB; Let's suppose it was a 38 caliber pistol and the round/projectile severed the brachial artery.With few medical supplies, but being an MD, the companion would be able to locate the severed end

2009-11-20 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 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

2009-10-26 table saw v. fingers:

Hi Don; Pain is always proportionate to the injury..Sorry to hear about this and glad you literally dogged a bullet. My guess on the swelling abating would be roughly 3-4 weeks before you notice

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