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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
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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.
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
Aneesh, It sounds like you may have had a nerve exposed that was causing the electrical shock feeling. You could see your doctor if you wanted, or you could wait and see if it gets better.Just look
George, I'm sorry that it took me so long to answer your question. I was on vacation and marked myself as so, but it sent your question anyway. Well to answer your question. It would depend on
Paula, I agree with your husband. With his line of work there is a good chance that it has become infected. He has has not had one in the past 3-5 years, he will need a tetanus shot. I would suggest
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