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First Aid/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions about basic and advanced first aid as well as pet first aid.
Experience in the area
I have experience volunteering as a medical first responder dealing with various trauma and medical emergencies. I have also had pets all my life and am very experienced caring for various first aid situations with them.
Organizations
St. John Ambulance
Education/Credentials
I am a medical first responder as well as a Veterinary technology student (soon to be Registered Veterinary Technician)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayathri | 12/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Julie |
| Kristen Thornton | 09/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your help! :) |
| Alison | 08/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, that's very helpful. Should I ..... |
| Mary | 07/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You! This really helped! |
| prm | 06/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response |
Recent Answers from Julie
2012-04-16 Covering wounds while sleeping:
The answer is a bit of both really. It largely depends on the wound and how it is healing. If it is shallow and has scabbed over so that it is not likely to re-open it is not a bad idea to leave it uncovered
2011-12-07 Glass wound:
I would suggest that you go to a doctor or walk in clinic in this case. It is possible that you could have a small piece of glass that got in the cut. If that is the case you will need to have it taken
2011-11-15 elbow:
Hi Christy, No question or problem is ever too small if it is a problem for you. The heat you feel could be a few things. That is a sign of both swelling and infection. The pain is also a sign of both
2011-09-19 cut on index finger:
By the sounds of it it is likely a deep cut and I would say that because it is still bleeding it is going to need stitches. There is also a chance that there is glass in the cut and that would need to
2011-08-21 Cut on little finger:
It happens occasionally that there is a little numbness or tingling but it is also possible that you damaged a nerve. It is hard to say if the feeling will come back. I would keep an eye on the swelling
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