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CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FEBRUARY 1 2009. I am a medical first responder. I can answer questions on advanced first aid and use of medical first responder equipment. Please keep in mind I am NOT a doctor. I cannot diagnose, recommend medications or confirm medication conflicts. I respond to post injury care. If I do not feel qualified to answer your question, I will certainly suggest you contact a more suitable 'expert'.
Experience in the area
Medical First Responder
Education/Credentials
Medical First Responder - Adult division of St. John Ambulance.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| brooke | 10/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Levi | 07/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the fast turnaround! I ..... |
| Eric | 07/06/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| sonja | 06/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | a faster answer than our healthline here ..... |
| DENISE | 04/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | aw thanks for the help as soon ..... |
Recent Answers from McEwen
2009-11-02 Gunshot Wound in Arm:
Hi, I have placed the answers throughout your email beside your questions. I hope I didn't miss anything. Hope it helps!! I have a character who, as currently written, suffers a gun-shot wound from
2009-10-30 broken foot:
Hi Brooke, If your foot is feeling warm and the other isnt, it is often just inflammation. If you see any redness starting at all, contact your doctor immediately as it may require your doctor to assess
2009-09-03 use of thumb after stitches:
Hi Brandon, I am sorry to hear about your injury. I hope you recover quickly. Regarding being immobilized, I am sure you have some sort of splint to limit motion. If your muscle was also cut, the
2009-08-28 ayuda:
Hi Auripol, I do not reside in Venezuela so I cannot give you my opinion based on their laws and regulations. Where I am located, Canada, we can carry some Tylenol (which is probably similiar to the
2009-08-28 cuts:
Hi Vincent, As with any wound, you want to keep it clean and free from infection. You can soak it in warm salt water (not sea salt) and this would prevent an infection. You could keep it covered during
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