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Emergency Live is the only multilingual magazine dedicated to people involved in rescue and emergency. As such, it is the ideal medium in terms of speed and cost for trading companies to reach large numbers of target users; for example, all companies involved in some way in the equipping of specialised means of transport. From vehicle manufacturers to companies involved in equipping those vehicles, to any supplier of life- saving and rescue equipment and aids.

Emergency Medical Services System Act - No more dormant EMS in the Philippines

Feb 22, 2018

The Senate bill 1573 mandates the improvement and an institutionalized emergency medical services system to make sure that there will always be an adequate and qualified emergency medical service personnel everywhere in the country.

HeliExpo: Airbus lands in Las Vegas with H160

Feb 21, 2018

The H160 lands in Las Vegas, kicking off Airbus’ presence at HeliExpo. H160 prototype, H145, H135 and H125 alongside a full range of updated HCare digital solutions. The H160 prototype has landed in Las Vegas and will be headlining…

UK - NHS in crisis. What is the front line opinion? How can the situation be improved?

Feb 16, 2018

Is the NHS in crisis currently? What is the front line opinion? How can the situation be improved? LONDON - The NHS in the UK is facing one its biggest crises ever, thanks to years of under investment, coupled with an exceptionally high…

Remote Area Combat First Aid Course in Italy: the first Tacmed AREMT event in Italy will be in…

Feb 12, 2018

Italy will host the first RACFA event, in Milan. Created in partnership between Omnia, AREMT and Auriex, an european panel of trainers will partecipate to the first international faculty that will ensure the highest standards in the…

Are you ready for SAMARITAN Contest 2018?

Feb 12, 2018

The pre-registration phase for the SAMARITAN Contest 2018 has officially begun. This year, the Contest will take place in Denmark and Germany, in the border region between the cities of Flensburg and Sønderborg. The SAMARITAN Contest is…

Dakar Rally: Discovering how it works the medical assistance during the hardest race in the world

Jan 15, 2018

Dakar is the most important and difficult rally in the world. Organization is really important, and it must assure medical coverage in 3 nations, in the heart of the wilderness. How does it works medical assistance?

Syrian Arab Red Crescent completes evacuation of 29 civilians in critical need of emergency medical…

Jan 3, 2018

Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers and staff from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have successfully transferred 29 people with serious health conditions from eastern Ghouta near Damascus.

How does HART train its paramedics?

Dec 29, 2017

A special team of ambulance paramedics and responders trained to provide life-saving care at major incidents that has dealt with more than 2,300 emergency calls since its creation in 2013. Let's check the training of the Hazardous Area…

Viewer saves life: Son saves Dad performing CPR after looking a video on BBC

Dec 28, 2017

CPR is really simple and you could understand it with a simple video. But it is not so simple to perform a rescue without training. That is why Micheal Seviour, the Neil's Dad, have to be grateful for his son's capacity. He understood what…

Health and Safety

Human Right Watch: "In Greece there is an urgent need to move Asylum Seekers from islands"

Dec 27, 2017

Greece, with support from its European Union partners, should urgently transfer thousands of asylum seekers to the Greek mainland and provide them with adequate accommodation and access to fair and efficient asylum procedures.

Italy: ambulance worker suspected of killing people for money has been arrested

Dec 22, 2017

Patients were killed by pulmonary embolism. The rescuers Davide Garofalo has been arrested. He's suspected of 3 episodes. Othter 2 are suspected to be involved in the criminal activity. PALERMO – The italian police arrested yesterday in…

Have Red Crescent transported protesters as “Fake Wounded” in Palestine?

Dec 22, 2017

A few days after a palestinian rock thrower used an ambulance as a shield during a violent demonstration in Ramallah comes footage of a Red Crescent ambulance transporting demonstrators to a violent riot targeting IDF forces, under the…

Dog Rescue operation on the ice in Roscoe, Illinois

Dec 22, 2017

Harlem-Roscoe firefighters were dispatched to a call on the Legends Lake in Roscoe for a man on the ice trying to rescue his dog that had fallen through thin ice into the lake on Dec. 11, 2017

A man steal an ambulance with patient and the crew inside - VIDEO

Dec 22, 2017

A Dayton man has been booked into jail on a host of charges after police say he stole an ambulance and took it for a joy ride while a patient and medic were in the back

How Palestine Red Crescent faced and treated a suicide bomber? A video from Ramallah

Dec 21, 2017

An alleged suicide bomber stabbed a Border Police officer, then he has been wounded to the chest. The Palestine Red Crescent crew ended up to treat both the Policeman and the suicide bomber.

Philippine boat capsize in rough seas, 4 die after the ferry start to sink

Dec 21, 2017

A ferry in the Philippines carrying 251 passengers and seven crew capsized and sank off the northeastern province of Quezon, killing at least four people. Authorities said seven people were still missing in rough seas. The Philippine…

Milipol Paris 2017: 21-24 November 2017 - Paris Nord Villepinte

Nov 17, 2017

Milipol Paris 2017: from 21 to 24 November 2017 - Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre For the 20th edition, this international event for internal State security, offers visitors a host of opportunities to meet French and…

Health and Safety

Plague in Madagascar kills 33, 231 cases had been identified: some facts about this infectious…

Oct 11, 2017

Malgasci population face a new outbreak of plague. People are scrambling to get their hands on antibiotics and face masks, with problems in the most important cities. Public events with crowd events have been canceled, as a rare pneumonic…

Helicopters in Civil Protection - Norwegian helicopter Induces a Rock Fall beside a Fjord

Oct 11, 2017

LN-OBX, or "Obélix" as it is called, is Scandinavia's most powerful heavy-lift helicopter and is used for tasks all over the northern parts of Europe

The ambulance development in India: Meet the expertise during the Spencer Emergency Medical…

Sep 26, 2017

The Spencer Emergency Medical Convention 2017 is an Exclusive Meeting for the EMS professionals and the most important influencer in India, debating about the state of the art in ambulance design and safety NEW DELHI (Delhi, India) -…

A step beyond the fundraising: Red Cross start the first financial bond project for charity

Sep 8, 2017

Don't stop to the emergency, but start project that leave a permanent mark on a country. This is the Red Cross first financial project to support ideas for healthcare around the world. Around the world, humanitarian needs are growing, and…

Civil Protection

Hurricane Irma: the EU mobilises its emergency response instruments

Sep 8, 2017

The EU is mobilising its emergency response instruments to assist countries affected or threatened by Hurricane Irma. High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini declared that: “The European Union fully supports our partners…

Magnitude 8.2 earthquake in Mexico, tsunami warning issued

Sep 8, 2017

An earthquake of a magnitude 8.2 struck off the coast of Mexico late on Thursday local time. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) launch a Tsunami Warning for the coast of Chapas. The massive 8-magnitude earthquake cause damages in…

No no loss of life in Antigua after Hurricane Irma passed away - LIVE

Sep 6, 2017

Hurricane Irma is the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history, actually. It made its first landfall in Barbuda and St. Martin, on the north-east Caribbean. There are no comunication with the islands, at the moment.…

Florida declares state of emergency, Hurricane Irma is now category 4 storm

Sep 5, 2017

MIAMI (FLO, U.S.) - The National Hurricane Center has issued advisories on Hurricane Irma, located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands. Today Irma grew to 140 mph sustained winds, and moving west trought the Carribean. The…

Norway: First civil customer Nolas takes delivery of an H135 with Helionix

Sep 4, 2017

Donauwörth, 4 September 2017 – The Norwegian air ambulance operator Norsk Luftambulanse AS (NOLAS) is the first civil customer to receive an H135 equipped with Helionix. Six additional H135s with Helionix will be delivered to NOLAS in 2017…

Hurricane Harvey updates: Addicks dam began to spill over

Aug 29, 2017

Hurricane Harvey updates 29th August at 9 am (Texas time) - Harvey hurricane is a threat also for Addicks dam, which began to spill over, as the storm increased the level of water, putting at risk its capacity. The aim now is controlling…

RNRN - Nurses' response ready for Hurricane Harvey

Aug 29, 2017

RNRN is closely monitoring Hurricane Harvey, which has now strengthened to a Category 3 storm and is expected to make landfall by late Friday or early Saturday near Corpus Christi, Texas. With rain in some areas forecast at over 35 inches,…

Health and Safety

Spreading of a Cholera infection: dozens die in Darfur within a week. How to stop this disease?

Aug 28, 2017

The cholera infection rates are rapidly increasing in East Jebel Marra in South Darfur. Last week, more than 300 new patients were recorded in the locality

Health and Safety

IPCC spend Over a billion US dollars on Polio Eradication: Results and examples from Nigeria

Aug 28, 2017

Abuja, 23 August, 2017 – The Chairman, International Polio Plus Committee (IPPC), Mr Michael McGovern, has disclosed that Rotary International has spent close to 1.7 billion US dollars on polio eradication with most of the funding going to…

FOOTAGE - A Rescue Helicopter crashed into Glossglockner mountain, Austria

Aug 4, 2017

There are no casualties reported. The incredible video taken from a tourist show the helicopter tilting moments and crash LIENZ, AUSTRIA - During a rescue an MD902 Explorer Helicopter crash in the Austria's Highest Mountain, the…

WHO establishes an Emergency Hub in Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 28, 2017

The creation of an emergency hub in Nairobi by World Health organization has been well received by the Kenyan government and partners. The initiative was recently introduced in Nairobi by Dr…

Civil Protection

Scientific collaboration is the key for disaster management in Southeast Asia

Jul 27, 2017

Communities across Southeast Asia have to endure some of the world’s most severe weather as the region is regularly affected by floods, major cyclones and other high-impact events. That's why disaster management is so important.

Civil Protection

Extreme events: UK in high risk of unprecedented rainfall

Jul 24, 2017

(SOURCE: MET) - New innovative research has found that for England and Wales there is a 1 in 3 chance of a new monthly rainfall record in at least one region each winter (Oct-Mar)

Health and Safety

From ScanCrit: Intubation in arrest - again

Jun 27, 2017

Another study on airway management in cardiac arrest was just published in JAMA. The study was done in Denmark, where all intubations elective and emergency are done by anaesthestetists. It was a retrospective study, where they matched…

Airbus Helicopters reveals Racer high-speed demonstrator configuration

Jun 21, 2017

Airbus Helicopters has unveiled today at the Paris air show the aerodynamic configuration of the high speed demonstrator it is developing as part of the Clean Sky 2 European research programme.

Update from the London Fire Brigade about the Grenfell Tower fire

Jun 16, 2017

Twenty firefighters and four fire engines, plus other specialist resources, have remained at the scene of the Grenfell Tower fire in North Kensington throughout the night.

“Am I going to die?”; an EMT answer

Jun 1, 2017

An emergency medical technician describes what happens when a gravely hurt patient asks him: “Am I going to die?”; is it better to say the truth or to lie? When you know that nothing more can be done, when the patient look at you…

Rapid Sequence Intubation by Intensive Care Flight Paramedics in Victoria Australia

May 25, 2017

Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) is an advanced airway procedure for critically ill or injured patients who are unconcious or unable to maintain their own airway. Emergency Live report here below the study of Intensive Care Flight Paramedics…

Airbus Launches ACH – Airbus Corporate Helicopters: the Dedicated Private and Business Aviation…

May 23, 2017

Geneva, 22 May 2017 - Airbus Helicopters has launched Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH), its high-end, bespoke brand, at EBACE 2017. The brand, which will be identified by the ACH logo, will build on the company’s leadership in the Private…

Children have died in Manchester after a suicide attack - Official Police Statement

May 23, 2017

The death toll has risen to 22, among them there are children and women. 59 people are injured and receiving treatment in eight hospitals across Greater Manchester, an official statement said. Police believe the attack was carried out by…

Health and Safety

International Nurses' Day: Many stories, many voices

May 12, 2017

In 2017 the International Council of Nurses want to focus the attention of the world day about this concept: "often held up as angels, role models, kind-hearted, giving, caring people. So how much more can nurses really do?"

Rescue Drone, new projects are close to the reality for rescue migrants and organs transportation

May 11, 2017

Rescue drone are designed to save lives, but the Rescue One, developed by Avy and ESA, in the Netherlands, is the closer step to a new generation of devices. Take a look and watch the video! The Avy One Search and Rescue Drone In the past…

17th RETTmobil 2017 May 10-12 at Messe Galerie Fulda a continental industry event

May 9, 2017

With 525 exhibitors from 19 nations, a record value, the 17th RETTmobil 2017 in Fulda continues her success story. 27,000 visitors, also a new record, are expected to come to the European show for rescue and mobility. Last year, over 26,500…

20th edition of Milipol Paris: security during major events!

May 5, 2017

Security during major events: 20th edition of Milipol Paris 21-24 November 2017, Paris-Nord Villepinte For over 30 years the MILIPOL brand has been synonymous with high quality, international events covering the field of Homeland Security.…

At last. The spacious ambulance setting: It’s time for BOB, the revolutionary stretcher support

May 5, 2017

Spencer found the solution which gathers beauty, quality, comfort and space in the ambulance settings. BOB is a simple device of pure technology with a sole purpose: creating space in a way nothing else can. PARMA, ITALY - The most…

The cover that transforms tablet and laptop in defibrillators!

Apr 27, 2017

CompToLife adapts common tablet and laptop as defibrillators for treating victims of sudden cardiac arrest COMPTOLIFE™, a startup medical device Company, based in Boca Raton, FL, is focused on developing its advanced technologies…

Stockholm, truck drives into crowds

Apr 7, 2017

Stockholm, truck drives into crowds in central killing two people A truck has driven through crowds on a shopping street in Stockholm and crashed into a department store, killing two people and injuring others. The…

Lee-on-Solent starts flying with new AW189 Search and Rescue helicopters

Apr 4, 2017

The HM Coastguard search and rescue (SAR) helicopter base in Lee-On-Solent has started flying the new Leonardo AW189 helicopter for SAR operations. The new £20 million AW189 helicopters are painted in red and white HM Coastguard colours,…

Health and Safety

Russia - The day after St. Petersburg's blast

Apr 3, 2017

UPDATE - 04 April, Tuesday RUSSIA - It's a sad morning. At the dawn of Tuesday, April, 4 the entire Nation mourns 14 deads because of two explosions at two metro stations of St. Petersburg. Actually, the bombs had to be three, but…

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2017

Mar 29, 2017

Countdown begins to Intersec Saudi Arabia 2017! Global players zoom in on Saudi's US$5.4 billion commercial security, homeland security and fire safety market as Kingdom’s premier security, safety, and fire safety trade fair nears full…

New Mobilize rescue system to respond medical emergencies using interactive app

Mar 23, 2017

New Mobilize rescue system uses interactive app to respond to medical emergencies The new mobilize rescue system represents the new way to respond medical emergencies introduced by Parks and recreation officials in Columbia county.…

Every 45 minutes, a child is poisoned by opioids

Mar 22, 2017

The U.S. opioid epidemic is even poisoning young children The journal Pediatrics published a new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. From…

Health and Safety

Falls and Fall Injuries

Mar 20, 2017

Falls and Fall Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years — United States, 2014 The ACUTE CARE Blog Non-Urban Emergency Medicine puts the attention on an important theme about elderly health: falls and fall injuries. Falls are the leading cause…

Peru: 18 thousand families submerged by the flood

Mar 16, 2017

From the beginning of the year torrential rains don’t give respite to Peru; it continues to rain and the situation does not seem to improve, in some locations itrecords up to 200-250 mm of rain, and in the proximity of mountains it reaches…

Ireland - Captain Dara Fitzpatrick lost life in Coast Guard crash

Mar 14, 2017

WELL-KNOWN PILOT Dara Fitzpatrick has been named as the first casualty of this morning’s rescue helicopter crash

Project Hero: A new Land Rover Discovery for the humanitarian project, created to help Red Cross…

Mar 7, 2017

PROJECT HERO: NEW LAND ROVER DISCOVERY FEATURING WORLD-FIRST DRONE TECHNOLOGY CREATED TO HELP RED CROSS SAVE LIVES Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations creates ‘Project Hero’ – a unique version of new Land Rover Discovery for…

Airbus Helicopters: NHV’s H175 fleet reaches 10,000 flight hours

Mar 3, 2017

Proven in service: NHV’s H175 fleet reaches 10,000 flight hours NHV Group and Airbus Helicopters are pleased to announce that NHV’s H175 fleet has logged its first 10,000 flight hours. This significant milestone proves this…

Airbus Helicopters showcases H135 Helionix at Heli-Expo alongside the ever popular H145 and H130

Mar 2, 2017

H160 virtual experience and full range of HCare digital solutions also on display. Marignane, France, 1st March 2017 – Airbus Helicopters will be highlighting its wide range of products and services at this year’s Heli-Expo, 7-…

A dam in crisis: Thousands residents forced to flee from Oroville, Butte County, California

Feb 13, 2017

Butte County citizens are forced to flee form Oroville Dam area. They live below the tallest dam of the United States, in Northern California. On Sunday, after a spillway appeared on the dam, a massive evacuation began . There is a risk of…

6 Red Cross members killed in Afghanistan during a deliberate act of violence that target the Red…

Feb 8, 2017

Geneva / Kabul (ICRC) – Six staff members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been shot and killed in Afghanistan. Two staff members are unaccounted for. The team, composed of three drivers and five field…

Immigrants and overseas are patients not eligible for free NHS care. They will be charged up-front…

Feb 7, 2017

New regulations requiring all hospitals to check upfront whether patients are eligible for free NHS treatment will be in place within months under plans to recover the cost of health treatments provided to patients not ordinarily resident…

Breaking News Paris - A man who attempted to attack people near Louvre killed by a soldier on duty

Feb 3, 2017

SOURCE CNN - A soldier on duty near the Louvre museum in the French capital, Paris, opened fire on a man who attempted to attack him with a knife, officials said

Civil Protection

The Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award recognizes the courageous efforts of fire brigades around the…

Jan 30, 2017

On Friday evening, January 27, 2017, the Italian Fire Departments that provided aid during the series of earthquakes in central Italy in the summer of 2016, won the coveted Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award together with the title…

Spotlight on Arab Health: news from the biggest healthcare event in the MENA region

Jan 27, 2017

On Monday 30, the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre will host Arab Health, the first “main event” in 2017 on healthcare

Airbus Helicopters achieves delivery targets and maintains market leadership in 2016

Jan 27, 2017

• Deliveries up five percent to 418 units • 388 gross orders • Key military campaigns secured Marignane, 27 January 2017 – Airbus Helicopters delivered 418 rotorcraft in 2016, a five percent increase compared with 2015, against a…

Ambulance services are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with rising demand for urgent and…

Jan 26, 2017

Demand for ambulance services continues to grow rapidly. Contributing factors may include the increasing numbers of elderly patients with multiple conditions, an increasing number of alcohol- and mental health-driven issues, the…

Men fertility – The solution can be found in the amino acids

Jan 20, 2017

Nowadays, a 30-year-old man has less than a half fertile spermatozoa than 50 years ago. Many scientists are sure that this phenomenon is caused by pollution and a poor diet.

Bust the myth of Blue Monday: "blue any day" is for who suffer burnout and PTSD. You can help, now!

Jan 16, 2017

Source: Mind (Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They realize campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding) Moonpig, the personalised greeting card and gift…

VYGON group launches Easymoov6, a more intuitive enteral feeding pump

Jan 12, 2017

Ecouen, France – Vygon, the single-use medical devices group, announces today the launch of easymoov6, a more intuitive enteral feeding pump. Connected via a tube to a nutrient bag and equipped with a digital interface, the pump supports…

Health and Safety

The use of Ketamine in pre-hospital setting - VIDEO

Dec 29, 2016

Pain management is an important part of the prehospital activities. When required is usually administered on completion of the primary survey. In case of major trauma or multiple trauma, ketamine is a safe and effective option, for example…

Spinal immobilisation, cervical collars and extrication from cars: More harm than good. Time for a…

Dec 28, 2016

By: Dr. Marietjie “MJ” Slabbert on SIRIUS Business Services I recently heard of a complaint made by a patient to the ambulance service. This patient complained that after she was involved in a car accident, the air ambulance paramedics…

The Original Israeli Emergency Bandage

Dec 27, 2016

Innovative, combat proven first-aid device, the Israeli Bandage is used for staunching blood flow from traumatic hemorrhage wounds in pre-hospital emergency situations. Traumatic bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death for…

Stabbing, assault and aggression: Paramedics are more in danger compared to Firefighters

Dec 23, 2016

Paramedics' risk of being assaulted exceeds firefighters

6 winners at the 2nd Young Humanitarian Writers Competition

Dec 22, 2016

Six entries stood out at the 2016 Young Humanitarian Writers Competition (YHWC) among over 150 other entries in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. Themed "The Power of Humanity", the competition was organized by the International Committee…

Storm Barbara, expected on Friday in UK

Dec 20, 2016

After recent relatively quiet and dry conditions, much more unsettled weather is heading our way in the lead-up to Christmas with the second named storm of the season, Storm Barbara, expected on Friday. As many plan festive visits to…

Health and Safety

UK - New care centres to improve services for millions with complex needs

Dec 20, 2016

An NHS England scheme to transform care for millions of disabled people and people those with long term conditions is being rolled out to six new areas across England. From today, Birmingham and Solihull, Nottingham City, Hertfordshire,…

Health and Safety

Jeremy Hunt explains why the new sepsis campaign is so important

Dec 20, 2016

This originally ran in the Daily Mail on 15 December. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt write about the new sepsis campaign. As a parent, nothing is more scary than when your son or daughter is ill. As you sit with a small, feverish…

Oldham paper mill fire in Manchester, look the remotely control platform of the GM Fire Brigade

Dec 15, 2016

MANCHESTER (UK) - On thursday night a fire start in the Maple Mill paper factory, in Cardwell street, Manchester

Terminally Ill 5-Year-Old Boy Dies in Santa's Arms

Dec 14, 2016

A terminally ill 5-year-old boy had his final wish fulfilled, dying in the arms of Santa Claus after he was afraid he would miss Christmas. Eric Schmitt-Matzen, with a classic long white beard and curled mustache, plays Saint…

Red Cross plea to all sides to spare human life in eastern Aleppo

Dec 14, 2016

Thousands of civilians' lives are in danger as frontlines close in around them in eastern Aleppo. As the battle reaches new peaks and the area is plunged into chaos, thousands with no part in the violence have literally nowhere safe to run.…

Telephone dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Italy.

Dec 13, 2016

Early recognition of cardiac arrest is critical to enable rapid initiation of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), while waiting for the arrival of professional rescuers.

German federal police to receive three H215 helicopters

Dec 12, 2016

Donauwörth, 7 December 2016 – The German federal police (Bundespolizei) has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H215 multi-role rotorcraft via the purchasing administration of the German Federal Ministry of…

Medical Corner - Management of Tachycardiac Arrhythmias in Pregnancy

Dec 9, 2016

Compared to the non-pregnant population, cardiac arrhythmias are rare in pregnancy, with an incidence of about 1.2 per 1000 pregnant women. However, they can negatively affect the health of both the mother and child, especially if they lead…

RSA - Update from the Bus crash on the M1 (GALLERY)

Dec 9, 2016

A man and two women, (Not four as previously reported) have sadly sustained fatal injuries in a crash involving a bus on the M1 highway near Savanah park in Chatsworth.

Quake in North Indonesia kills 52: Official

Dec 7, 2016

December, 7th – Indonesian authorities said the death toll from a 6.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the northern province of Aceh on Wednesday has risen to 52.

First Solo Test Flight for a Flying Ambulance: successfully completed - Watch the Video

Dec 7, 2016

A new and incredible test has been successfully completed in this month: a new automated, flying ambulance completed its first solo flight. This represents a potential solution for challenging search and rescue missions. This…

Premature battery depletion: St. Jude Medical release a global advisory for ICD and CRT-D devices

Dec 6, 2016

Global Medical Advisory Concerning Subset of ICD and CRT-D Devices What you need to know St. Jude Medical recently announced a global medical device advisory for a subset of our company’s Fortify™, Fortify Assura™, Quadra Assura™,…

IP-based video surveillance zooms in on Middle East retail sector for bottom-line benefits beyond…

Dec 5, 2016

World’s leading solutions providers line-up at Intersec 2017 as global appetite for video analytics records double-digit growth

#GlobalApplause for the International Volunteer Day

Dec 5, 2016

UN Volunteer is encouraging people around the world to give volunteers much-deserved #GlobalApplause through social media engagement and support of your country IVD celebrations.

Ice in the Artic keeping slow down: CryoSat satellite reports ice thickness data

Dec 3, 2016

Last verifications about the volume of sea ice in the Artic affirm that it is lower than any other November before.

No one will ever say "I did not hear the siren!": EMS innovation from Qatar - Watch the video!

Dec 3, 2016

Within 2018, ambulance vehicles of Qatar will be equipped with a special transmitter and no one will ever say "I did not hear the siren!"

SNØGG, «First Aid Made Easy”, since 1945

Dec 2, 2016

Innovation and quality in the First Aid equipment is what makes SNØGG products attractive and appreciated by customers around the world SNØGG AS was founded in 1945 driven by the idea of creating a product for easy wound…

Innovation Exhibition in Abu Dhabi focuses on Interactive Ambulance Simulator for EMT training

Dec 1, 2016

ABU DHABI - At the Ministry of Interior Innovation Exhibition held at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, an interactive ambulance simulator used for training emergency medical technicians (EMTs) stands out

20 Ambulance Crew Queues Inside Hospitals: Some problems with NHS organization?

Nov 28, 2016

The Liverpool ECHO magazine is showing us the real situation behind the fast lane of an A&E in UK. Why 20 Ambulance crews must have to wait in the fast lane? 20 ambulance crews are waiting in line in order to hand over the…

A new social center in Gaza by the Italian Red Cross

Nov 23, 2016

Gaza After more than 10 years of working in Psychosocial support to the local community in Khan Younis/ Gaza, Occupied Palestine, the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) succeeded to have a unique Center together with a Children garden to…

It is a space thing! Some suggestions to better manage the patient compartment

Nov 17, 2016

Dangling cervical collars, backboards stuck in tight drawers, so tight that fingers have difficulties extracting the board. Or again, suction equipments with tangled tubes (and, if Murphy wants to play a part, the suction equipment will…

EMS TRAINING: How to apply full body spine immobilization

Nov 16, 2016

SAN JUAN CITY, PHILIPPINES - A cross training between San Juan CDRRMO and Transcare Emergency Services was held at the San Juan City Hall to familiarize both teams to up to date emergency devices and equipments. The rescuer in action…

AfCEM 2016: workshop, activities and conference about critical care in Africa

Nov 10, 2016

This week, Cairo represents the global hotspot for emergency medicine. The Egyptian Society of Emergency Medicine is hosting the 3rd African Conference on Emergency Medicine. Leading emergency care global experts are sharing the latest in…

French Navy’s future tactical VTOL drone system: DCNS and Airbus Helicopters join forces

Oct 21, 2016

DCNS and Airbus Helicopters join forces to design the French Navy’s future tactical VTOL drone system Paris, 20 octobre 2016 – DCNS, a world leader in naval defence, and Airbus Helicopters, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer,…

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