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Expertise
First aid, CPR, emergency first aid, wilderness treatments, child safety, auto safety, triage, burns, mass casualty incidents, asthma, disaster survival first aid, first aid kits, first aid supplies, fire safety, burns, first aid training.
Experience in the area
Twenty years first aid and CPR instructor for American Red Cross, EMT training and licensing, practical experience, clumsiness.
Education/Credentials
AA Amarillo COllege EMT Texas BS University of North Texas
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sashi | 05/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Elle | 02/29/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jodie | 02/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | David & I both made mistakes in ..... |
| Elle | 02/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jon | 02/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I'd just like to thank you, I ..... |
Recent Answers from K Fairweather
2012-05-13 Cut in my finger:
Hi Sashi, Let me tell you first that first aid is the immediate treatment and stabilization of a wound, injury or illness to save a life until professional assistance may be reached. Go get a tetanus
2012-04-16 Covering wounds while asleep:
Unfortunately Jeff, I'll have to agree with your wife. Keeping open wounds covered and protected from germs speeds healing. Also the moisture barrier that keeps healing cells alive is supported. At
2012-02-24 Bullet wounds and treatment:
Hi, I'm glad I could be of some help. Yes, if someone is firing at you, you could sustain multiple injuries. A grazing injury would be like a deep scrape or bullet wound on the surface of the skin.
2012-02-20 Bullet wounds and treatment:
Here are some resources for you to look at. Please remember to cite them in your book. http://www.ispub.com/journal/the-internet-journal-of-rescue-and-disaster-medicin
2012-02-18 rusty nail in foot:
If you have not had a tetanus shot in the last ten years, you should definitely get one. The rule of thumb is that you get a tetanus shot every ten years, then if you get injured you get a booster.
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