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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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2009-11-01 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

2009-10-08 Smashed finger/glass cut:

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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