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Is there anybody out there who used to feel really queasy and lightheaded and all that when they saw blood, but then got over it? I've never seen anything worse than somebody's hand covered in blood, and I was fine with that, but sometimes when I see even just a minor cut, my stomach lurches...

Just got my AHA 'BLS for Healthcare Providers' certification! For the part of Florida I'm in that's real basic - means I can do CPR and use an AED. The instructor (who was an EMT-P; he did a great job teaching us) also showed us how to (try to, at least) stop choking. One more step towards me...

One of my bro-in-laws is getting together a first aid kit for one of my other bro-in-laws who's a missionary in Alaska and he asked me to find out what a pharyngeal airway is and how pertinent it is in first aid. Do any of y'all know? Also, any suggestions for things to put in a first aid kit -...

I'm 15 and LORD-willing headed to being at least a CFR. What can I do now to prepare for that? I'm already devouring every human anatomy book I can get my hands on and my sister gives me reviews from time to time, but I want to do more, if I can. Also, do FDs hire just EMTs, or only FF/EMTs? Oh...