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First Aid/Questions Answered by Expert Pattie Richardson
| Subject | Date Asked |
| finger laceration/nerve damage | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I cut 2 fingers on my left hand, completely cutting through the nerve and artery in my middle finger ... A: A neuroma is excessive scar tissue in a damaged nerve. This means you may not get feeling back in ... | |
| Concussion diagnosis/treatment | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing a story in which a man is found lying next to his car in a parking lot. (He's been ... A: 1. When he's found, there's no indication of what happened to him. The person who found him called ... | |
| cut finger | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: hey,last night i cut the skin just above my nail on my baby finger with a knife it sliced it half ... A: If you cleaned it and put a sterile bandage on it, it should be fine. Watch for redness, swelling, ... | |
| sedating 5-y-o child | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Pattie, this writer returns. I really appreciate previous info and have followup that's (hopefully) ... A: The "villain" could simply give the child either Benadryl or a cold medication (with Benadyl in ... | |
| knife wound to back | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I had a few questions about being stabbed in the back, just below the rib cage/lower rib cage. I'm ... A: It depends on how deep the stab is as to how much damage is done. If the lung collapses. They were ... | |
| first aid question | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: what is secondary assessment and initial assessment? A: Initial Assessment is: Initial assessment is generally quick and fast. making sure the scene is ... | |
| child allergy attack | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Writer here. My novel includes a scene in which 5-yr-o kid is hospitalized after reaction to food ... A: I hope this helps. My answers are in CAPS. 1) Does that scenario seem plausible? YES, IT DOES. 2) ... | |
| Depressed fracture of skull | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a large deep dent on the crown of my head. I found out a few years back that it is a ... A: You could ask your doctor about a CT (Cat Scan)? But unless there have been changes in the pains, ... | |
| Involuntary hospitalization of psych patient | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm another writer doing research. I've got a scenario in which a woman (smart, a med student ... A: Does she show any signs of wanting to hurt herself or others? i.e. hoarding pills, giving away any ... | |
| gunshot to lung | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My sister was shot 33 years ago, I just got the police report. Her blood alcohol was .27 and she was ... A: No, alcohol in this case did not affect the outcome unless she was shot because of something she did ... | |
| toe injury | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently dropped a pallet on my foot at work, my foot is ok but I think it ripped my toe nail. ... A: Keep the toe clean. You can soak it in some warm water. Put an antibiotic ointment and a clean ... | |
| head traumas | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have had several head traumas in my life time (i.e., hit in temple by softball and knocked out, ... A: Yes. You may have damage that doesn't show up for a long time. It is especially dangerous if you ... | |
| Worried I am in a prodrome state | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if I need to worry if if I am just being a hypochondriac. As a child I was very ... A: Have you discussed this with your therapist? You have a lot going on. Especially with multiple ... | |
| CPR On A Woman | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Pattie!Here's an interesting dilemma I have when it comes to CPR on a woman.I'm not afraid to give a ... A: James, Is it because she is female? You would treat her as any other CPR victim. See if anyone has ... | |
| Toe Nail Ripped Off | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Two days ago, i was walking, did not se a step, and tripped. My entire toe nail (middle right toe) ... A: Trying soaking the foot before you take the bandage off. It will help to loosen the bandage. It is ... | |
| Nerve Damage? | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I got a blister on my right index finger, just above the joint on the pad, when it popped, I put ... A: It sounds as though you may be having a reaction to the tape. Are you sure you didn't put the tape ... | |
| foot injury | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: my name is Rachel, my husband is a 39 year old diabetic. He stepped on a nail about 3 weeks ago he ... A: I don't care how stubborn-headed he is, he needs to go to the doctor. Ask him if it is worth ... | |
| cut on arm | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a fairly deep cut on my arm, but didn't got to the doctor to see if it needed stitches. Now ... A: You can soak it in warm water and then put some antibiotic ointment on it. Is there only one cut ... | |
| head injury | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: My friend fell and hit the back of his head on the corner of concrete steps. There was no bleeding ... A: You don't say if there was any swelling on the outside of the head. If not, that may mean he is ... | |
| hurt foot | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: my name is Tanya and I am 30 years old. Twelve days ago I hurt my foot while walking in sandals. ... A: You may have strained it, if so it will take a while to heal. You can take a pain reliever for the ... | |
| What happens to gunshot victims after their hospital stay? | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing a story, and it involves people getting shot-- a lot. If you could answer a couple ... A: If a person is shot in the stomach, it depends on where they are shot and what they are shot with as ... | |
| forehead | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: why forehead easy to cut if you punch A: There is a thin layer of skin over the skull. It makes it easy to cut and bleed a lot because of the ... | |
| Ripped off fingernail | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My friend has fallen off a bicycle last night and totally ripped his nail completely off. How do I ... A: Sounds like your friend is very accident-prone. Yes, the nail should grow back. It may take a while. ... | |
| knocks to the head | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: ok so i am really paranoid lately and it is having a huge affect on my life. I get severly stressed ... A: No. You would not have to have a fracture in order to have brain damage. A severe blow to the head ... | |
| cut on forehead | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: my daughter was spinning around and bumped into the door. she has a small but deep cut on her ... A: Ronda, Cuts to the head bleed a lot because the blood vessels are closer to the surface. If it is ... | |
| knocks to the head | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: ok so i am really paranoid lately and it is having a huge affect on my life. I get severly stressed ... A: No. There should not be brain damage unless you are hit very hard. An example would be if you were ... | |
| scab picking | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if this is the appropriate expert to ask, but I pick my scabs alot and i also chew my ... A: Matt, This is not something I was familiar with, so I did some research and I found a couple of ... | |
| nerve exposed in finger | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I accidentally stabbed myself in the fingerprint area of my left index finger with a small ... A: There shouldn't be anything hanging out of your finger. You need to have a medical professional look ... | |
| BROKEN NAIL | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: i slapped my little brother 2 days ago and broke a nail. i was wearing acrylic tips and 1 of them ... A: You may to go to a medical facility to have it removed. It should be easy to remove with a little ... | |
| Son sliced skin from foot | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old son fell and sliced a 1/2 portion of skin from the side of his foot. The skin was ... A: The skin will probably come off. A scar will form to cover the wound. Until then cover the site with ... | |
| Son sliced skin from foot | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old son fell and sliced a 1/2 portion of skin from the side of his foot. The skin was ... A: You say he cut 1/2 portion as in 1/2 the length of his foot? How deep is the wound? If it is a huge ... | |
| I was Stuck by THORN or SPIKES from a PLAM TREE | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: While cutting limbs off a palm tree I received several puncture wounds from the spikes of a palm ... A: Did you clean out the wounds? You should clean them with warm water and soap. Cover them with an ... | |
| wound from thorn inside the tip of finger | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I got a wound from the thorn of the rose plant while gardening on the tip of the finger. It remained ... A: Have you tried to soak it in warm Epsom salt water. This may help draw out anything left in the ... | |
| Cut Finger | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I cut my finger today on a cabinet and I put pressure on it right away and put a bandaid on it. I ... A: Ice is good in the first few hours. Swelling is from the trauma. Keeping it clean and putting an ... | |
| Cut Finger | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I cut my finger today on a cabinet and I put pressure on it right away and put a bandaid on it. I ... A: How soon after removing the Band-Aid did it feel warm. Band-Aid can help hold heat in. Also trauma ... | |
| finger cut | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: My husband has cut his thumb with a box cutter blade. The cut goes straight down his fingernail and ... A: Keep it clean, dry, and use an antibiotic cream/ointment to help prevent infection and cover it with ... | |
| first aid for high fever | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: 12:30 am I was awakened by a Knock on my door. It was My old order Amish (no electricity, phones or ... A: Keep her warm. Put a cool cloth on their forehead, at the back of the neck, and in the groin area to ... | |
| 21 year old son home from Marines | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: out just 3 months, did a tour in Iraq. He has a hair-trigger temper. It's like living with a schizo. ... A: It is called co-dependency. The person is looking for someone to rescue or help. They usually put ... | |
| 21 year old son home from Marines | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: out just 3 months, did a tour in Iraq. He has a hair-trigger temper. It's like living with a schizo. ... A: Sounds like he may have PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). This was first diagnosed during ... | |
| 21 year old son home from Marines | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: out just 3 months, did a tour in Iraq. He has a hair-trigger temper. It's like living with a schizo. ... A: It sounds like he may have experienced something bad in Marines and is fearful of getting close to ... | |
| hand care | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Is there something that I can place in my bedridden mother's hand to stop her from clinching her ... A: There is a hand grip some people use. It is generally made by an orthopedics because it is molded to ... | |
| Bike accident | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: so today i had a little bike acident. there where some neighborhood kids bein goofy, throwing cut ... A: Yes, you do have road rash. It looks good. It appears to be healing. What you are doing is correct ... | |
| finger | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: fell in thorn bush,finger now swollen and hurts to move. wondering if its sprand or infected?? A: How long ago did you fall into the bush? I would guess with it swollen and painful to move you may ... | |
| Bike accident | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: so today i had a little bike acident. there where some neighborhood kids bein goofy, throwing cut ... A: Chuck, Did you hit the handlebars when you fell or hit your chest on anything (ground, sidewalk, ... | |
| thumb issue | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Saturday, April 25 Dear nurse, Thank you for your expertise, hopefully you can give me some ... A: It could be one of many things. As you said it could be an ingrown nail, or you could have gotten a ... | |
| First aid response | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: What would a person do if they were traveling by car and came upon another car,stopped and the ... A: If you feel safe stopping to help. Then stop and give CPR if the person is not breathing and does ... | |
| First aid response | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: What would a person do if they were traveling by car and came upon another car,stopped and the ... A: Call 911, #77 (State Police) or local emergency number. Then watch the person until help arrives. ... | |
| help please | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I am in charge of safety in 25 stores all around Venezuela and in all first aid kits there are ... A: Here that is concerned practicing without a license. I could go to jail and lose my license. If ... | |
| Deep wound/sutures/aftercare | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently (one week two days ago) slipped and fell on a road, causing a gash in my leg to the bone. ... A: If it is still seeping, you can keep it covered with a clean bandage. The seepage is probably not ... | |
| cut on finger joint | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: My index finger has a cut direclty on the joint. It is taking a long time for the cut to heel. I ... A: Because of where it is it will take longer to heal. You can try to keep bandaged during the day and ... | |
| Poor Healing Cuts | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I wasn't sure where to ask this question so I apologize if this is the wrong place. I am 28 years ... A: Then I am not sure why they are taking a longer time to heal. Some psychiatrist are quick to try and ... | |
| Poor Healing Cuts | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I wasn't sure where to ask this question so I apologize if this is the wrong place. I am 28 years ... A: Rachel, The quick questions are: do you have diabetes or anyone in your family have it? this will ... | |
| Gash on left calf | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: On 12/Jan/09, my leg went through glass. I have 2 wounds on my calf. The bottom one that had 11 ... A: They should wash their hands and put on gloves. Has the school asked you to provide the dressings? ... | |
| Smashed thumbnail | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I caught my thumb in an elevator door 12-27-08. It hurt for a moment and thought nothing about it ... A: It is different for each person. For some, the thumbnail never falls off, but it also stops growing ... | |
| Head bumps | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: Many years ago I took a first aid class specifically for children and infants. The instructor, Red ... A: The ice compress causes the swelling to shrink and sometimes go elsewhere. Swelling on the head can ... | |
| Cut Finger | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Today at work I cut my finger open. I was using pruning sheers to make a floral arrangement. My ... A: It depends on how big the chunk is. The shower probably washed away the scab covering the wound. ... | |
| glass in my pinky finger | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I was cleaning up a broken glass and I believe, for sure, that a shard of glass is in my pinky. It ... A: Glass is so sharp sometimes it makes a very small slit that is hard to see with the naked eye. You ... | |
| broken rib | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently broke a rib playing hockey.I have visited the ER and had it confirmed. My question is why ... A: Your rib will have to heal. When you move a certain way it can cause the rib to press against your ... | |
| A snap in my instep... | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I experienced a snap sensation accompanied by intense pain high in the arch of my foot during a step ... A: You say there is no swelling in your foot. If there is internal damage it may not swell on the ... | |
| question about a minor gunshot wound | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I am writing a story in which our hero is a cop. During a domestic call, he takes a shot that ... A: Your officer would have "a GSW to his (R) or (L) upper arm that grazed the skin". The wound could be ... | |
| Pen stab | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: My son accidently stabbed me with a pen to my forearm. What do I need to look for and do I need to ... A: You don't say whether or not it caused you to bleed. If not, or only a small amount of ... | |
| 2nd or 3rd degree burn | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I burned my calf on my motorcycle muffler. its a pretty good size burn. the outside of the burn is ... A: The cream should help to dry it up. One option is to place a sterile dry dressing over the 3rd ... | |
| Rusty Nail | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I was working in my building and stepped on a nail that went through my flip flop. The nail didn't ... A: You should get a tetanus shot as soon as possible. If you don't want to go to the hospital or ... | |
| head injury | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: about 2 months ago a fan fell on my head real hard while i was sleeping. I woke up was very dizzy ... A: It takes head injuries a long time to heal. There is a lot of skin, nerves, and blood vessels in the ... | |
| first aid kit | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I live in scotland and iam trainning in childcare can you tell me what is the appropriate contents ... A: Generally a basic first aid will do. Most can be purchased from a store. I would add to the first ... | |
| Hit my head | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I was leaning over my bed and my hand slipped, i hit my head off my night stand like on the corner. ... A: Yes, Brittany you could have a concussion. As long as you feel swelling on the outside, it is good. ... | |
| rusty nail | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: My 11 year old son stepped on a rusty roof nail yesterday. It went into his heel about 1/4 inch (not ... A: I would recommend watching it for infection. If he keeps it clean and washes it good and puts ... | |
| sons hand was cut | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: My 2 yr old cut the side of the palm of his hand down below his pinky. There was a chunk of skin ... A: He should be check by a medical professional. Either a medical center or if your local fire ... | |
| Insect stings | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I am allergic to bee, wasps, etc. I know this from two stings - the first time I was 12 and stung ... A: When you get stung, you stated you have trouble breathing and your sting site swells. The trouble ... | |
| Insect stings | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I am allergic to bee, wasps, etc. I know this from two stings - the first time I was 12 and stung ... A: I have never heard of liquid cortisone. I do not know of anything other than an epi-pen to treat a ... | |
| sun blisters | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I have been put on a drug called acutane, which is to get rid of acne. The skin is said to become ... A: You don't say if the blisters formed after you starting using the spf lipstuff. If it started after, ... | |
| head swelling from hitting the back of my head | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I hit my head hard on the cement and woke up this morning with swelling all over the back of head ... A: Yes. You should have it checked immediately. Especially if there is numbness in your neck, arms, ... | |
| brain injuries | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: this falling object hit so hard i was knocked out i went to the hospital and said it was not an ... A: You don't say if the hospital did any X-rays. Hopefully they did. You may have headaches for a ... | |
| heimlick maneuver | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: What are the dangers of heimlick maneuver? A: The 1st concern would be not dislodging whatever is stuck in the person's throat. As far as dangers: ... | |
| Finger injury | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: The skin was ripped off my finger. It is not bleeding but is throbbing. Almost all of the finger ... A: Yes, you seek medical attention as soon as possible. It is a high risk for infection and the ... | |
| Fingertip Laceration with prolonged bleeding | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine cut into the tip of his index finger while doing some work on his car (he had a ... A: I agree he needs to go to the hospital. What is probably happening is that every time he removes the ... | |
| swelling | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: i WAS IN AUTO ACCIDENT AND HAD HEAD HIT HARD. cat scan SHOWED NO MAJOR DAMAGE BUT i HAVE LARGE KNOT ... A: I am sorry to hear about your accident. It may not sound like it, but it is good that you have knot ... | |
| Unconsciousness | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm a writer and I would appreciate any help you can give me on the following subject. Say a person ... A: It depends on where the person is hit. The person could be out for several minutes to several hours. ... | |
| CPR | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: 1. If a lay first responder uses the skin color and fingernail method of determining circulation ... A: We, as EMT and Nurses, are not taught to use skin color or fingernail beds to check for ciculation. ... | |
| blood count | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: i couldn't find an expert in this area. a large bruise has developed after my blood count. it is ... A: It is normal to bruise after having blood drawn. Sometimes you may bruise more. It depends on the ... | |
| I stuck my finger in a nail12-01-2007(Sat.)Today at 7:30am | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: It happen today 12-01-2007(Sat7:30am)..There was a nail in my computer desk and my finger went ... A: You need to get a tetanus shot since has been more than 5yrs since your last one. Keep the finger ... | |
| butt wounds and left leg wounds | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: when you have a gun shot wound to the butt can they get the bullet out or they cant My brother got ... A: It depends on what the person was shot with and where they were shot. Sometimes more damage is done ... | |
| Injury from neck in car window | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: Good evening! My daughter just got home (she is 10 years old), and the person she rode home with ... A: You don't say if her head or her neck was closed in the window. If it was her neck, watch for ... | |
| rib pain | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I was assaulted and punched twice in the lowest part of my right rib cage two weeks ago. This person ... A: It sounds to me that you may have re-injury your ribs. It doesn't sound like you "puncture" ... | |
| childs average pulse rate | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: childs average pulse rate while sitrting down,walking,jogging,running A: You don't say the age of the child. The following is a table for heartrate (pulse). Newborn (1d to ... | |
| Blister that opened | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I started back at Karate last night after taking several years off. The Dojo floor is wood. During ... A: it will take time to heal. keeping it clean and covered should help. the more it is used the longer ... | |
| Blister | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: but now I have a problem that I hope you can help with. I got a new pair of tennis shoes ... A: Carl, first you need to get shoes that fit. you don't say if you have done that or not. ill-fitting ... | |
| Infected scrape. | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: What is good to get rid of the infection? I used polysporin but did nothing. We are now trying ... A: Did you clean the scrape good and made sure to get all of the dirt/contaminates out before you put ... | |
| Infected cuts | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: If one of my cuts looks like it is becoming infected,can I stop the process? What do I need to do? A: By looking like it is becoming infected, you mean it is red, swollen, and is warm to touch. It is ... | |
| Punctured Finger | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I was cleaning yesterday under my sofa and a shard of ceramic from a broken plate, went straight ... A: Yes, you should have it checked out immediately. It sounds like you may either still have some of ... | |
| cut finger | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: four days ago my wife jammed her index finger into a putty knife and sliced her finger just above ... A: it has been 4 days? it sounds like she may have an infection. when you cleaned it, did you put an ... | |
| puncture wound =s horrible pain | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: today i was chasing my cat through our yard when i ran into a small fence with small gauge wire.. i ... A: it sounds like the piece of wire went deep into your leg. it may be a small piece of wire, but a ... | |
| tetanus | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: This morning (Saturday) I accidentally stuck my finger (fairly deep-it bled a lot) with a piano ... A: If you have not had a tetanus shot in the past 5 yrs, you will need a booster shot. Monday should be ... | |
| self-inflicted gunshot wound and suicide attempt | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: I am writing a short story in which my main character has aseries of traumatic incidents occur ... A: it would depend on the severity of the punctured lung. was there are chest tube to reinflate? she ... | |
| self-inflicted gunshot wound and suicide attempt | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I am writing a short story in which my main character has aseries of traumatic incidents occur ... A: She would probably require at least 7 to 30 days on the psychiatry unit, after she is medically ... | |
| Slashed Wrists | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I'm writing a story, and I need to know what should be done for a person who cuts their wrists- ... A: First- stop the bleeding with clean cloth and direct pressure on the site/wound. Second- get them to ... | |
| Swollen finger from a stuck ring | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a ring stuck on her finger and it has become swollen. What can we do to decrease ... A: Put the hand in ice. It helps with swelling. If the ring is too tight and cuts off circulation, you ... | |
| basic first aid. | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: During a recent emergency response my client fell backwards hitting his head on the pavement of the ... A: Yes, if you removed the wad of towels if could have started to bleed again. It could have also ... | |
| back | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: .since last night i have had a big red mark in the midddle of my back which is really hot, its also ... A: Is there a chance you have been bitten by something? It is not good that it is redden and has a ... | |
| Injections/shots | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: Who is allowed to give injections/vaccines? RNs, LPNs, EMT, etc? Thanks! A: It depends on the injections/vaccines. RN's can give any injection( with proper training). LPN ... | |
| deep cut on finger - stitch? | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: i cut the top part of my pinkie where the first set of "wrinkles"(horizontal lines) are with a ... A: Peroxide is not used on deep cuts. It is more for scrapes and scratches. generally, if it is small. ... | |
| EYES BURNED BY WELDING | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: MY BROTHER RECENTLY TOOK ON WELDING AT HIS JOB AND FOR THE LAST 2 DAYS HAS EXPERIENCED WELDING BURN ... A: first, is your brother wearing eye protection. it sounds like if he is, it may not be the right ... | |
| schizophrenic? | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: You did not address the question. People tend to try to tear each other down with regard to ... A: John, In order to prove to some people you have to have documentation. That is why I recommended ... | |
| semi deep cut | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: a piece of glass cut my hand where the thumb joint and hand meet. The cut is about 3/8" wide. ... A: George, the swelling is probably from the tissue damage done when you cut your hand. as long as you ... | |
| First aid - minor cut | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I have three different antiseptics in my first aid kit: 1) Alcohol wipe 2) Benzalkonium Chloride ... A: Bob, The alcohol and Benzalkonium are cleansing agents. They are used to clean the sites. Alcohol ... | |
| schizophrenic? | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: I had a pychologist say I am schizophrenic and wont put it in black and white. Now people are saying ... A: You should make an appointment with a psychiatrist and not a psychologist. A psychiatrist can ... | |
| nail stabbed my pinky | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: there was a nail (kind of rusty) sticking out of my computer desk and i accidently pushed my pinky ... A: Go to the doctor or urgent care center. Get an infection in your finger can be serious if it left ... | |
| 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: If the entire finger is cut off, then put the finger in a bag. put the bag in ice, not the finger. ... | |
| emt training | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I am thinking about becoming an EMT and am wondering what kind of training or classes you are given ... A: Larry, Thank you first for considering to become an EMT. We in Virginia have to complete 120hrs of ... | |
| Smashed Finger | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I smashed my pinky finger between two large pieces of concrete yesterday. It bled profusely at the ... A: It sounds like you just need something for protection. Maybe something like a popsicle stick with ... | |
| Stitches on a child, going on vacation | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: My daughter (6 yr) fell this week just before our upcoming trip to Florida this weekend. She has 2 ... A: First, I am sorry about your daughter's fall, but am glad she is okay. If you are going anywhere ... | |
| removal of stitches | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: i would like to know the best care for aftercare for removal of stitches. i just had stitches ... A: Lateriese, Are there any open areas or just the holes where the stitches were removed? Neosporin is ... | |
| First Aid | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: Yesterday while I was weight lifting(squating)as I went down I heard a loud pop/crack in my back ... A: This is a question I can not answer. I recommend you go to your doctor. It is not a question that ... | |
| stuck by a thorne from a palm tree | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: I got stuck by the thornes of a palm tree more than once in one finger yesterday; my finger has been ... A: It sounds like you might have an infection. I suggest you go to your doctor as soon as possible or ... | |
| oxgyen | 4/13/2006 |
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First Aid
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Pattie Richardson
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Expertise
I am a Psych RN in a local hospital in my area and an volunteer EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)in my local fire department. I can answer questions on first aid, CPR, and safety for infant, child and adult. I can also help with psychiatric questions on adults. If I can not answer your questions, I can recommend an area (internet site) to check.
Experience
I am a Psych RN in a local hospital in my area and an volunteer EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)in my local fire department.
Organizations
Who's Who Among Professional Women.
Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads.
International Association of Firefighters.
Education/Credentials
Associate in Science.
RN
Awards and Honors
EMS Provider of the Year- 2004
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