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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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| Richard | 07/27/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks had my shot not to long ..... |
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Recent Answers from Roger Eib
2010-08-22 Cut on thumb:
Nathan, I would do just what you did. However if the little flap turns black , then I would cut it off. Someimes if the flap keeps a blood supply it may heal.
2010-08-09 foot:
Jane, You may have broken your foot. The only way to tell is with an X-Ray. You will need to see your doctor or go to your local Emergency Room. If it is broken and does not heal right, you could
2010-08-06 finger injury:
Roberta, The blue finger tip will go away as the nail grows out. If you have not had a tetanus shot in the past 3 years it would not be a bad idea to get another one. Just contact your family doctor
2010-08-02 numb hand:
Ashlie, I really don't know why his hand is getting numb. My guess would be that the thorn has some type of toxin on it. If it does not subside or gets worse I would suggest him seeing his doctor
2010-07-25 deep fingertip cut:
Richard, I will suggest that you go to your family doctor or local emergency room. You will need a tenunus shot you have not had one in the past 3-5 years. Also you will be able to get some pain medication
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