The HART Ambulance, an operative evolution for hazardous scenarios
The HART Ambulance is an evolution of the traditional paramedic crew and vehicles for hazardous scenarios. Discover more on Emergency Live
Author
Martina Tesser
Cardiac arrest defeated by a software? Brugada syndrome is near to an end
An Italian research team discover the Brugada Syndrome trigger mechanism. Biological software can electrically reprogram cells and prevent cardiac arrest.
Paramedics facing terror attacks
Paramedics really are always in danger when they are out with the ambulance. Violence episodes are common and unfortunately, frequent. The setting of this case study is in Israel.
The characters of this real experience are paramedics and…
Why are you a paramedic?
Ambulance professionals are not only there for a vocation. It's a job, and it requires effort and skills to be performed. As paramedics, also EMTs, nurses and instructors have hard paths to provide correct care.
Choosing the emergency helmet. Your safety first!
Protecting the head is a priority, in every situation. We test an emergency safety helmet in a Civil Protection Context.
TOP 5 emergency job opportunities in Europe – August
The 5 most interesting job position of this month on Emergency Live. Our selection can help you to reach the life you want as an emergency operator.
EMS professionals, are you looking for a new job?
Every day EMS and rescue…
Caregivers and first responders risked to die in humanitarian mission
In many countries in the world, there are not always peace situations which can put on risk humanitarian associations. The risk is also to be killed by armed groups, only for being in "their" territory.
Humanitarian associations are often…
Road accidents: How paramedics recognize a risky scenario?
Whenever an ambulance crew reaches road accidents scenarios they must be careful, because dangerous goods can be present and it may not be safe! How to behave?
A paramedic and a nurse are on the ambulance in order to carry out the usual…
Motorcycle ambulance or van-based ambulance – Why Piaggio Mp3?
When is it useful to introduce a motorcycle ambulance unit response in the fleet?
We look at the Piaggio project because it can meet the responders' needs in different areas of the world, with the three-wheeled Mp3 in the 500 hpe and 350…
Dead patient at home – Family and neighbours accuse paramedics
Coordination of healthcare response crew in case of angry family and friends who do not let you take care of a dead patient is very complicated. Plus, a missed coordination with the police station provoked a really risky scenario.
Some…
