| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Wilderness First Aid | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Are you able to share with an Akron, Ohio area Boy Scout Troop any local contacts of Wilderness ...
A: I was unable to locate anyone in the available in the Akron area that teaches this course. Below I ...
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| Slit wrists | 8/23/2007 |
Q: When tries to kill themselves by slitting their wrists, is the normal procedure to cut the vein or ...
A: However, due to the fact that others can view the questions and answers, I still can not answer the ...
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| Slit wrists | 8/23/2007 |
Q: When tries to kill themselves by slitting their wrists, is the normal procedure to cut the vein or ...
A: Unfortunately, I am unable to answer your question due to both moral and ethical reasons. I will ...
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| diplaced organs | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering why medics always instruct you not to reposition displaced organs and if the wound ...
A: This is a very good and interesting question. You are absolutely right that first aid providers are ...
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| numb index due to deep palm cut | 8/12/2007 |
Q: Last Friday (08/10/07)I cut my hand pretty deep at the bottom of my index (on the palm area). I did ...
A: I must admit that the situation which you describe is beyond the scope of the first aid caregiver. ...
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| tetinus | 8/11/2007 |
Q: This morning (Saturday) I accidentally stuck my finger (fairly deep-it bled a lot) with a piano ...
A: My recommendation is that if you have not had a tetanus immunization in the past 5 years (though 10 ...
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| puncture on index finger | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Earlier today (5-6 hours ago) I punctured my index finger on a toothpick that had fallen between the ...
A: The problem with punctures is that they really are hard to treat at home due to the significant risk ...
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| tingling | 7/26/2007 |
Q: Can you please tell me what could cause episodic symptoms of tingling/pins and needles of hands and ...
A: I must admit that this is something that would best be asked of a doctor, as it is unfortunately ...
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| toracic trauma | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I'm writing an espionage book and I need some information about the construction of a particular ...
A: This subject's ability to perform those various activities will be largely based on the exact extent ...
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| Abdomenal GSW | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I'm writing a book in which a character gets shot and need help with the details related to the ...
A: A shot through the upper arm would indeed be more favorable. The main concern here, other than ...
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| Abdomenal GSW | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I'm writing a book in which a character gets shot and need help with the details related to the ...
A: Unfortunately, a GSW to the abdomen is pretty much a guaranteed organ shot. From the ribs down to ...
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| Stiches? | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I fell the other day and I cut my shin. The cut is small but very deep. The cut bled a lot, but it ...
A: It is my opinion that you should seek medical attention for this wound. Puncture type injuries, ...
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| Office First Aid | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I am currently employed by a company that does Risk Management. We are a international company. I ...
A: If you are looking for an organization to go through in order to be authorized to instruct a first ...
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| finger numbness | 7/15/2007 |
Q: my sister cut her finger about 2 weeks ago and now she cant feel the skin around and she feels like ...
A: Numbness, such as what you describe, may indicate that there was nerve damage. My recommendation is ...
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| Difference between cuts | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I'm wondering about a person's wrists if they were cut. What is the difference between vertical cuts ...
A: I must admit that I am hesitant to answer this question, as the ramifications of giving the answer ...
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| Gun Shot Wound To The Shoulder | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I am writing a story about hikers miles away from EMS. A man gets shot in the shoulder by a Browning ...
A: again, Lonnie, Now, I must admit that this question is actually out of my expertise. As a first ...
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| Gun Shot Wound To The Shoulder | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am writing a story about hikers miles away from EMS. A man gets shot in the shoulder by a Browning ...
A: Theoretically, it would be possible for him to travel as described. There is another thing to put ...
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| Gun Shot Wound To The Shoulder | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am writing a story about hikers miles away from EMS. A man gets shot in the shoulder by a Browning ...
A: Besides the obvious signs and symptoms (pain, bleeding, deformity), a gunshot wound (GSW) can also ...
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| Cracked Ribs | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have recently been tackled during a game of football. when i fell, i didn't hear any cracks, but i ...
A: If the pain is increasing, and you are in pain when breathing, then I do strongly recommend seeing a ...
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| bee sting | 6/1/2007 |
Q: My son got stung on the upper lip by a bee. it has swollen up. He says it hurts,but does not appear ...
A: Assuming that your son does not have an allergic response or any signs of difficulty ...
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| First aids basic | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions about first aids. 1)How do you check response? 2)How do you check airway? ...
A: again, TC... First, let me start by saying that I can quickly tell you the "hows" of CPR (which is ...
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| first aids for gunshot wounds | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions about first aids on gunshot wounds: 1)Are there any first aids to treat ...
A: Gunshot wounds (GSW for short) are a very serious type of injury, regardless of where the victim is ...
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| rose bush thorn puncture | 4/9/2007 |
Q: My 12 yr old daughter punctured her knuckle on a large rose bush thorn and its swollen, red and ...
A: Sounds like the puncture site is possibly becoming infected. Puncture type wounds are particularly ...
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| first aid | 4/2/2007 |
Q: you are called to a nighbors home and find an individual not breathing, no pulse, what will you do?
A: Tracy, In short, begin CPR. After you have determined that a person is not breathing and ...
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| Skin care for rose thorn lacerations | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My elderly mother fell in a rose bush and has lacerations on her arm from the thorns. What is the ...
A: Skin injuries on the elderly generally can look pretty nasty as opposed to the same wound on a ...
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| toe cut by glass | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My big toe got cut with glass about 3 days ago, the cut is open and I cannot get closure or scab to ...
A: Depending on the location of the cut, and the cut itself, either sutures or a chemical called ...
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| Intubation of Infant | 3/27/2007 |
Q: Stephen, How difficult is intubating a typical 11 month old? If such a child was not intubated for ...
A: You ask a very good question.... Intubating an infant- or anyone for that matter- can be ...
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| deep cut on middle finger ... some numbness | 3/10/2007 |
Q: a heavy screw driver from a table while i was picking up an object on the floor ... as it fell it ...
A: Unfortunately, this can indicate a serious problem that may require a visit to your doctor. There ...
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| high fever | 2/27/2007 |
Q: Is it ever a good idea to ice down an adult with a fever of 105 degrees? I was always told it could ...
A: This is an excellent question.... Generally speaking, you do want to bring the body temperature ...
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| bruised/cracked ribs | 11/28/2006 |
Q: i fell down the stairs & landed on the right side of my back. i have terrible pain when i try 2 get ...
A: Unfortunately, without x rays it is impossible for me to say whether or not the ribs are broken or ...
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| Briused toenail | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I went to Disney about three weeks ago and after returning home I noticed that my big toenail has ...
A: Right now, I would go ahead and keep the bandaid on it. At this point, you risk having it come off ...
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| Cracked Ribs??? | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I read a recent post about possible cracked ribs under the breast bone. I think this is what ...
A: Good day, I would still recommend going to a doctor just to rule out any other complications. The ...
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| first aid | 9/21/2006 |
Q: what would a first aider do if one person was not responding and the other was grasping his head ...
A: Craig, This is an instance where you would have to "triage". By triage, I am referring to the ...
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| Rib Pain | 9/1/2006 |
Q: During a game of football I got charged into by an opposing player, upon contact I felt a 'pop' in ...
A: My best recommedation is to seek professional medical evaluation for this injury. Particularly ...
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| First Aid/CPR Training | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I'm a lay person interested in taking first aid and CPR training. I've found community resources ...
A: You ask a darned good question which confuses a lot of people! Additionally, I commend you on your ...
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| first aid if someone cut off his finger | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Recently a friend of mine nearly cut off his finger in a machine (an electric saw). MyWhat is the ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your friend's unfortunate accident. I wish him the best. First aid for an ...
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| infection in finger | 8/5/2006 |
Q: My 40 yr old husband was cleaing out a gutter today. He was also spraying weed killer on a few ...
A: My name is Stephen, and you had asked me a medical question a while back on the AllExperts.com ...
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| Smashed Finger | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I smashed my finger in a door a broke the nail off. It is really tender and and swollen still after ...
A: I am sorry that it took so long for me to respond back.... I am in the process of moving, and the ...
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| stubbed toe | 7/18/2006 |
Q: i subbed my toe, kicking a soccer ball barefoot. when i kicked my toe twisted back in a way. is my ...
A: Unfortunately, without an exam and possibly image studies, it may be difficult to determine whether ...
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| first aid | 7/10/2006 |
Q: can u list ten illnesses or injuries likely to cause unconsiousness ? list five causees of asphyxia ...
A: Here are 10 causes for unconciousness: 1. Head injury 2. Hypovolemia 3. Cardiogenic shock 4. ...
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| Ear | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I got my ears pierced a while back, and I no longer wear earrings. Recently, my ear developed ...
A: )...), To me, it sounds like you are describing a blood blister. However, these typically occur as ...
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| Foot | 6/28/2006 |
Q: my mom was shaving her legs and accidentally made a cut in her finger. Now she's bleeding and it's ...
A: Maintaining direct pressure to the cut is about the only thing that is recommended for home first ...
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| stress | 6/19/2006 |
Q: how disabled people display when they are stress
A: I am assuming that by "disabled", you are referring to those with mental retardation and ...
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| Help | 6/17/2006 |
Q: I don't know if you are the right person to ask this but, lately my arms and legs and been very ...
A: From what you describe, it most certainly sounds like an allergic dermatitis that you are currently ...
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| Emergency cardiac response | 6/11/2006 |
Q: Setup: 43 year old male, 6’ 2”, 212 pounds, reasonable physical condition. Suffers from paroxysmal ...
A: Atrial fibrillation (A-fib for short) could indeed cause a person to pass out. The reason that he ...
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| First aid | 6/7/2006 |
Q: The effectiveness of the first aid procedures and improvements that could be made.
A: I am not sure what exactly you are asking here.... I think that what we can do is review some ...
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| Swollen right foot after a mosquito bite | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I was bit last night twice from a mosquito once on my back below the right shoulder blade which just ...
A: I am sending you a link from the Centers for Disease Control that has some valuable info. ...
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| pain in upper arm | 5/11/2006 |
Q: about 10 days ago i pushed a large piece of furniture with my right palm flat on the edge of the ...
A: Sounds to me like a soft tissue injury. This can actually be worse than a broken bone, as they take ...
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| toxic | 4/5/2006 |
Q: That is good news. I was wondering how can people get worms by eating some sea foods?I just ate a 3 ...
A: I apologize for taking so long on this reply. My computer went down, and also some other personal ...
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| toxic | 4/4/2006 |
Q: I just ate a 3 ounce box of raisins. When there were a few raisins left I looked at the box and ...
A: Assuming that the insects are not of the poisonous variety, which is most doubtful, you really don't ...
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| Cracked rib? | 1/21/2006 |
Q: i am righting to c if u can help me with my rib pain, 2day i went dry slop skiing, i lost controle ...
A: Your symptoms could actually be either a cracked rib or two or bruising. Without xrays, it may be ...
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| Suicide | 1/9/2006 |
Q: I am currently working on a film script, and I want it to be as realistic as possible. As a ...
A: Typically, in a situation like this, the medic would first deem the victim viable. In other words, ...
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| Leg Injury | 1/4/2006 |
Q: My father of 62 years while going up the stairs, tried going up more than one step at a time and ...
A: Based on the description that you gave of the incident, I fear that there will not be much anyone on ...
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| first aid | 8/10/2005 |
Q: What are the 10 most common injuries and accidents that occur at home?
A: This question is actually not all that easy due to the numerous variables that would have to be ...
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| bullet wound trauma | 7/31/2005 |
Q: I am writing a novel in which a character is shot in the femur, grazing the circumflex vein. How ...
A: I must admit that this is a question that would actually be beyond my scope of practice, and would ...
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| thicker blood in one arm | 7/21/2005 |
Q: I dont know if you can help, but I recently had blood drawn and when taken from my left arm, it was ...
A: I honestly do not think that the blood was any thicker in one arm or the other. I believe that what ...
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| answer to first aid question please | 7/16/2005 |
Q: if someone has splashed a caustic alkaline cleaning chemical on their skin.
A: I am assuming that you are wanting to know what to do if someone comes in contact with a caustic ...
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| CPR | 7/8/2005 |
Q: Is it really true that the layperson is not taught to check for a pulse anymore, but instead, just ...
A: It is indeed true that, according to the "Guidelines 2000" changes made by the Emergency Cardiac ...
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| occ. Blood pressure rise due to eating mistake | 6/11/2005 |
Q: sir , what can be done immediately for the patient who has not regular bloodpressure but ...
A: Good day, Unfortunately, I know of no food that would immediately relieve hypertension. Nor would ...
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| Triage | 6/10/2005 |
Q: What colors represent what priority in field triage?
A: Typically the colors are as follows: Green-No injury or superficial injury (scrathes/bruises etc) ...
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| the 3 ppps | 4/14/2005 |
Q: can you tell me what the three ppps stand for thank you
A: Typically, I have always seen the 3 "P's" of first aid as being: P - Preserve Life. P - Prevent the ...
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| finger | 4/6/2005 |
Q: I have an appointment with my doctor, but in the meantime can you help me? I cut my index finger ...
A: I am glad that you are seeing the doctor.... To me, it sounds like there might be ligament and/or ...
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| Avulsions, Contusions, & Punctures | 4/5/2005 |
Q: What is the standard protocols for: avulsions, contusions, and punctures?
A: Typically, avulsions and punctures you treat similar to any bleeding wound.... I like to use the ...
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| OPOTA | 3/20/2005 |
Q: Im curious on how I become OPOTA certified. Is this a 2 year course? Where do I obtain information ...
A: Good day Nicholas, My name is Stephen, and I am the Allexperts.com guy that you asked about the ...
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| First Aid Recovery time | 3/16/2005 |
Q: Statistically, if first aid is rendered immediately, what is the decrease in recovery time as ...
A: Good day, Frankly, without knowing what aspect of first aid you are referring to, and due to all of ...
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| Emergency Medical Service Question | 3/14/2005 |
Q: I was just curious, do you know if a paramedic with an ambulance crew is able to pronounce a victim ...
A: Typically, this is something that is up to a physician to do. Now, remember that protocols may be ...
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| Bandages | 2/20/2005 |
Q: Do you know why band-aids are the color of white people skin? They do not have a dark person skin ...
A: Frankly, I can not explain the reasons behind the coloration that the bandage manufacturers use for ...
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| first aid equipment | 2/2/2005 |
Q: in a care home , who is responsible for the first aid equipment
A: Assuming that you are referring to a certified nursing care facility (or similar, depending on ...
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| Heart attack | 10/4/2004 |
Q: A 45-yearold woman who has smoked for 30 years and does not want to stop, but works out. After a ...
A: The recommended course of action would be to have the victim immediately stop all activity and rest ...
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| If a person was allergic... | 9/2/2004 |
Q: If a person was allergic to papaya how long would it take for Anaphylactic Reactions?
A: Unfortunately, there is no set timetable for anaphylaxis. It can happen severely in a very rapid ...
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| Research | 8/21/2004 |
Q: I am doing rabies research. I understand the basics but am wondering about the pep treatment in rare ...
A: Good day, First, I would like to clarify that I am not a pathologist of any sort, and this question ...
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| Breathing In Smoke | 7/31/2004 |
Q: My mother works in a kitchen for 11 hrs. She breathes in a lot of smoke, and her chest is starting ...
A: I am sorry to say that anything short of getting out of the smoky area would probably prove ...
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| Hypoxia/Shock | 7/27/2004 |
Q: How would you know if a casualty had hypoxia or shock?
A: Here are the typical signs of shock and hypoxia: -Cyanosis (bluing of the skin from a lack of ...
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| Left hand tingling | 7/19/2004 |
Q: OK, so, the pinky, ring finger, and entire left side of my left hand have been feeling like they're ...
A: Needless to say, tingling in the extremities is a good indicator of some type of neurologic ...
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| TWO QUESTIONS | 7/16/2004 |
Q: 1-DURING THE SECONDARY EXAMINATION WHAT ARE THE SIX AREAS TO CHECK? 2- WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF THE ...
A: Now I have to say that before I can answer these questions, clarification needs to be made: First, ...
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| EXAMINATIONS TWO | 7/13/2004 |
Q: WHAT ARE THE TWO THINGS YOU SHOULD CHECK FOR IN THE PRIMARY EXAMINATION? THANX FOR ALL YOU HELP ...
A: There are more than two thing that you look for during a primary exam, so I will list some: Level ...
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| PULSE RATE | 7/12/2004 |
Q: WHAT IS THE RATE OF PULSE FOR THE FOLLOWING? ADULTS CHILDREN INFANTS
A: Jaysalee, I would like to preface this answer first by saying that the rates below can vary from ...
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| CONSCIOUSNESS | 7/11/2004 |
Q: FIRST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO SAY SORRY FOR ALL THE QUESTIONS. I AM NEEDING THESE ANSWERS FOR A ...
A: Glad to help, Jaysalee.... I believe that what you are looking for is called the "AVPU" scale. ...
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| UNSCONSIOUS/LEAVING | 7/10/2004 |
Q: 1-WHY ISNT IT GOOD TO LEAVE AN UNSCONSIOUS CASUALTY ON ITS BACK? 2-WHEN IS IT PREFERRED TO USE ...
A: Jaysalee, Leaving an unconscious person on his/her back can cause that person to aspirate if ...
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| pain | 7/9/2004 |
Q: I was at er on 7/4/04, and had 5 virals (containers) of blood taken from my left elbow area. Since ...
A: This actually sounds like a pretty normal reaction to a blood draw. I would give it a couple of ...
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| first aid | 6/27/2004 |
Q: How important do you percieve first aid to be in the role of a beauty therapist?
A: Please excuse my ignorance, but I am not totally sure as to what a beauty therapist does, exactly. ...
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| splashed oil in eye | 6/26/2004 |
Q: can you tell me what to do if cooking oil splashes in your eye? and can there be any future problems ...
A: If the cooking oil is fresh (clean, never used) and not hot, then rinsing the eye out should do the ...
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| soap in eyes | 5/4/2004 |
Q: what can u do if u get a lot of dish soap in your eyes?
A: Most likely, what you'd need to do is flush your eyes with running water. However, you should first ...
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| CPR - Precordial Thump | 4/30/2004 |
Q: Hope you can help? I have worked in hospitals for a couple of years now and I have noticed that ...
A: This is actually a very good question. Why aren't people being taught "the thump" anymore? Well, I ...
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| first aid | 4/18/2004 |
Q: My brother accidently put his hand in glass shavings...you can't really see them but you can see is ...
A: Allow me to first say that it is theoretically possible to "die" from a glass sliver. However, you ...
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| first aid | 4/14/2004 |
Q: give 2 reasons why your actions could cause further harm if you tried to do something that you were ...
A: Two reasons... 1) Incorrectly performing a first aid technique can actually cause more damage to ...
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| Toe stuck | 4/1/2004 |
Q: My wife was playing with a bowling ball this morning with her foot and big toe. She was sitting in a ...
A: Does sound like something that I'd get yesterday. But I will, of course, take this with the utmost ...
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| General first aid | 3/20/2004 |
Q: I have a number of brief scenarios that require first aid action. They are: Someone in a class ...
A: These "brief" scenarios actually can take quite a bit of explanation. Due to the fact that I don't ...
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| tourniquet question | 3/14/2004 |
Q: I was told that when I apply a tourniquet on someone, I should loosen the tourniquet every 3-4 mins ...
A: Years ago, it was regularly taught that a tourniquet be loosened every couple of minutes. However, ...
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| Research | 3/11/2004 |
Q: Stephen--I am a writer and I am working out a scene on a contracted book. A three-year-old child ...
A: There is a chance that the child could be fine, though most likely she probably would have aspirated ...
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| Infection from Stiches?? | 3/8/2004 |
Q: I recently had approx. 5 stiches in my hand(palm area)...After the stiches were removed i thought it ...
A: Instead of the peroxide, clean it gently with a mild soap and warm water. Pat it dry and apply an ...
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| Assessing loss of colour | 3/2/2004 |
Q: How do you assess colour loss in a person with black skin eg. in the case of shock, heart attack or ...
A: People with darker skin (typically those of asian, african, indian and arab descent)can be a little ...
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| organs | 2/24/2004 |
Q: Is the major organ of the respiration in the human body the diaphragm and the major muscle of ...
A: I am a little confused by the question, but I think I know what you are trying to ask ("Is the major ...
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| breathing | 2/22/2004 |
Q: What are the three things you should do to find out if a person is breathing?
A: Generally speaking, what is taught in a CPR class when it comes to assessment of breathing is to ...
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| Basic First Aid | 1/17/2004 |
Q: 1)What are the things we should consider before giving first aid? 2)What are the things we should ...
A: First, I apologize for not responding sooner. Things got a little hectic.... Anyway, before giving ...
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| chest tubes | 7/27/2003 |
Q: you may remember me asking you about refusal of emergency treatment a while back. I have done some ...
A: In my opinion, the patient could exercize the right to refuse. However, doctors may be inclined to ...
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