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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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2009-11-16 Hairline Fracture:

Stephanie, It should not hurt you to work however as you have found it can be painful. The question will be can you stand the discomfort? As long as you can do without taking the Codeine, I would

2009-11-01 Very tip of finger cut by electric trimmers:

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.

2009-10-29 Swollen Foot:

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

2009-10-20 Finger Cut:

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

2009-10-15 gun shot wound too right side of chest:

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

 

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