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Anaesthesiologists and air ambulance: care administration on air ambulances has become increasing complex time after time. This has led to a discussion among experts as to whether air ambulance travel should be manned by physicians

Injuries caused by sharps wastes, such as needlestick injuries, remain to be one of the most common hazards for practitioners handling hypodermic syringes and other types of needle equipments.

Some interventions are not standard. Discover the HART ambulance paramedic programme and professionals for terroristic attacks and CBRN scenarios.

An Italian research team discover the Brugada Syndrome trigger mechanism. Biological software can electrically reprogram cells and prevent cardiac arrest.

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…

Ambulance professionals are not only there for a vocation. It's a job, and it requires effort and skills to be performed. As a paramedic or EMT, nurse and instructor have hard paths to provide correct care.

Protecting the head is a priority, in every situation. We test an emergency safety helmet in a Civil Protection Context.

The 5 most interesting emergency job positions of this month on Emergency Live. Our selection can help you to reach the life you want as an emergency operator.

In many countries in the world, there are not always peace situations which can put on risk humanitarian associations. The risk for caregivers and first responders during a humanitarian mission is to be killed by armed groups, only for…

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?

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…

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 for…

Access to high-quality emergency care in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is lacking. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has the potential to significantly improve emergency care in LMICs. Rapid remote education is the key.

Advanced airway management is a fundamental component of advanced pre-hospital care. What are the main factors for the decision of performing intubation?

The ESA's Lunar Evacuation System Assembly is designed to rescue astronauts on the moon. Could this stretchers be used also on Mars in the future?

Shock is a condition that occurs due to insufficiency of blood flow in the body. It is a life-threatening condition that warrants immediate interventions and life-saving techniques.

Assaulted ambulance crew. First responders and paramedics are used to manage such situations, but when a group of drunk people armed with sticks comes at you aggressively, there is no chance to be "heroes".

Paramedics and EMTs may happen to deal with a bomb blast, which can be a consequence of terroristic attacks or incidents. However, EMS providers must be careful and ready to face the worst!

Deutsche Messe AG is launching a new American edition of its proprietary INTERSCHUTZ USA trade fair. October 2020 will see the debut of the fire and rescue services tradeshow in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The 5 most interesting emergency and healthcare job positions of this month on Emergency Live. Our selection can help you to reach the life you want as an emergency operator.

Stabbing is a difficult scenario to face. EMS providers must evaluate carefully the situation and aim to be supported by the police. Paramedics and EMTs behaviour is very important to operate in safety and without being injured.

It's easy losing the ambulance control when the driver exaggerated with the waking hours, even the most expert paramedics. The best way to avoid dozing off? Leaving another colleague drive.

A trio of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) paramedics has been honoured for saving a woman’s life.

Almost all of you already have treated a drunk patient, especially in urban areas. The problem comes when this patient or some bystander becomes angry and violent at paramedics.

A year out from the start of INTERSCHUTZ 2020 things couldn’t be looking better, with all the key companies and first-responder organizations confirmed and gearing up for the show.

The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our selection can help you to reach the life you want as an emergency operator.

An EMT living and working in Kenya had to assist patients during a building collapse. The problem of criminal gangs control in some city districts, the problem of communication and difficulty in collaborating with authorities emerge in the…

Mental health issues are different. We cannot generalize the concept. Read about 8 different free helplines support that can assist you in most cases.

Almost all of you already have treated injured involved in a road accident. And some of you may have faced some angry bystander. But how about bystanders who want to decide which patient must be treated or not?

Many ambulance instruments are medical devices. This means that they are all subject to the CE marking protocol. As a new European Regulation has been established, here's an easy article to warn practitioners and EMS workers on penal and…

Where to start when speaking of EMS in Africa? We are used thinking about ERs and ambulance services as the base of any emergency. However, they must work properly to guarantee efficient care and it is easier said than done.

Cases of hostage are very difficult to manage for ambulance crews. Emergency physicians must face unsafe areas and witness brutal murders, sometimes. This was the case of an EMT in the Philippines.

Pediatric transport on the ambulance with total safety is mandatory for any ambulance professional.

The WHO reports that 13 million people die from infectious diseases each year. In some countries, one in every two deaths is a result of an infectious disease; while in Africa, diseases like HIV/Aids, TB, malaria and hepatitis account for…

The 5 most interesting EMS job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.

Pre-hospital emergency care in Africa is a difficult part to manage properly, and many times there are issues which go around the efforts of some professional.

How to set a good ambulance up in order to provide high-quality emergency care in advanced but geographically complex countries like South Africa? 

As South Africa moves towards universal healthcare with a National Health Insurance System (NHIS), this, combined with the Competition Commission’s market inquiry and further changing legislation will effect radical change to the purchasing…

Choosing between patient care in a life threatening situation and avoiding danger waiting for help is a decision not always easy to meet. Paramedics are ready to face any kind of danger, but they must deal with their own safety.

Surgeons cover an important role in emergency medicine but they lack in many rural areas of Africa.

19th RETTmobil 2019 from May 15 to 17 in Fulda: Leading International Trade Show for Rescue and Mobility

Undoubtedly, one of the most essential PPE for an ambulance worker is footwear. We have tested with our readers 8 different kinds of safety shoes and ambulance footwear, which comply with the EN20345 S3 regulation. Let's see how did it go…

With an estimated 2.77 billion users worldwide, the social media phenomenon has taken the world by storm. In South Africa, almost half the population uses the internet, including 8 million Twitter users and 16 million Facebook users.

Africa is an extremely varied country and when we speak of emergency medicine we can't be generic. This year will be the year of development for many African countries in terms of emergency medical service, and this change will go deep in…

6th and 12th of May is the Red Cross and Red Crescent week, which gains even more importance in 2019, while this is the hundredth anniversary of the organization.

There are many reasons to require a smart ambulance, and often it is a simple matter of geography. What about the prototype born in Australia and its characteristics?

The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.

Life-threatening situations are frequent and common for EM practitioners. The #AMBULANCE! community started in 2016 analyzing some cases. This is a #Crimefriday story to learn better how to save your body, your team and your ambulance from…

Dusseldorf Airport has two identical ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) fire brigades in place - and for good reason. Identical vehicles, identical technology, identical operation equals maximum efficiency and capacity in…

Africa Health Exhibition2019. Africa faces critical challenges in health. Thirty-six per cent of the population lives on less than one dollar per day. The continent has 14 per cent of the world’s population and, yet, only 3 per cent of the…

Santa Fe has been considered one of the most resilient cities thanks to its revitalization and integration of neglected public land surrounding Estación Belgrano.

INTERSCHUTZ 2020. With an array of rescue and emergency vehicles, medical equipment and solutions for data management, including live demonstrations of products and techniques, the companies and organizations taking part in INTERSCHUTZ 2020…

TOP 5 EMS job opportunities worldwide: EMS professionals, are you looking for a new job?

The life-threatening situation for Red Cross Team because of a large community of people affected by Ebola who refused treatments. Emergency medical services have to face many dangerous and difficult situations. The #AMBULANCE! community…

The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.

Knowing a paediatric patient's weight is critical while managing paediatric emergencies because dosing resuscitation drugs are generally based on weight. However, in many out-of-hospital settings, the child's weight is unknown.

The reactor 4 explosion of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is still considered the worst nuclear disaster ever. What do we know about the days after this incident? Who were those people who gave their lives to limit the consequences? Let us…

During the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral, hundreds of firefighters of Paris had great support: an operational assistance robot. Firefighting robots are part of the EMS future. They are unstoppable in any condition and they can provide…

War is spreading over Libya and armed groups are taking control of Tripoli, which is without doubts the hot zone of the entire Middle East now. Among the victims there are also paramedics.

TOP 5 EMS job opportunities worldwide: EMS professionals, are you looking for a new job?

Paramedics, EMTs, nurses and healthcare providers, in general, have one aim: save other people's lives. But it can happen that the people you are trying to save are not what they seem. Here's the story of a paramedic, that, during an…

Survive an OHCA - The American Heart Association revealed that hands-only CPR increases survival rate.

In Accra, is growing the idea of the development of waste plants and a material recovery facility. Ghana is one of the African countries that chose to increase recycling activities and the development of its facilities.

On-demand healthcare can be supported with apps, which are are also poised to bring back a practice that seemed like it belonged firmly in the past: the house call.

TOP 5 EMS job opportunities worldwide. The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.

Emergency medical services have to face many different situations, like a psychiatric patient who can become violent and difficult to manage.

A dramatic ending for an ambulance crew in the city of Puszczykowo, Poland. An ambulance crashed by a train, an Intercity, that crashed happened on the railroad crossing. The paramedic and the doctor on board died instantly. The third…

Many of you may not know what landmines are, but they are surely one of the greatest plagues of our modern world. United Nations and the Red Cross are carrying out efforts to prevent dangers and treat people who are mutilated.

Denmark is one of the first countries to move towards a sustainable way to increase resilience. Indeed, Vejle is proceeding with flood protection for the city for climate change adaptation and flood control.

Mozambique is facing a difficult and hard situation. Cholera is spreading throughout the country after the Cyclon Idai and victims are many, especially children. Red Cross and Red Crescent are collaborating on site to fight the epidemy.

TOP 5 EMS job opportunities worldwide: The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.

Kasubi Tombs fire outbreak: Emergency medical services have to face many different situations, like angry crowds, who can cause serious situations. The #AMBULANCE! community started in 2016 analyzing some cases. This is a #Crimefriday…

Falck has joined the UN Global Compact initiative and thereby formalised its commitment to contribute to a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable development.

Netherland is one of the first countries to increase renewable energies use. In Rotterdam, is growing the idea of multifunctional roofscapes to contribute to sustainability and viability.

The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.

Emergency medical services have to face many different situations, like drunken bystanders who can reveal a real danger. The #AMBULANCE! community started in 2016 analyzing some cases. This is a #Crimefriday story to learn better how to…

Is there a solution for this water crisis? Water is life, but some times it can be an enemy to us. Some countries face dangerous floods, while others are thirsty because of dry ground. So, how to manage and distribute correctly water for…

How to notify infectious diseases (NOIDs) and reportable causative organisms? Is there reliable evidence that can shed light on the legal duties of laboratories and medical practitioners?

Palestine is improving its characteristics to face climate change. The idea of Ramallah is to create a bank bus system to improve transport in urban districts, introducing equitable access, especially to vulnerable populations, ensuring…

The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner or being involved in EMS field!

Emergency medical services have to face many different situations, like drunken bystanders who can reveal a real danger. The #AMBULANCE! community started in 2016 analyzing some cases. This is a #Crimefriday story to learn better how to…

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest was the third leading cause of “health loss due to disease” in the United States behind ischemic heart disease and low back/neck pain in 2016. Bystander interventions, such as CPR and AED application,…

Greece is improving its characteristics to face climate change. The idea is to implement the use of renewable energy and make it usable for buildings and co-operatives

The DHSC - Department of Health and Social Care - has the project to equip UK ambulance fleet with new tech devices. The list includes antennas, wiring looms, connectors, external audio microphones, and loudspeakers.

São Paulo Fire Department: The Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award for the outstanding firefighting operation in a high-rise / Ceremony with more than 600 guests in Ulm / Winning team to visit the FDNY

Emergency medical service has to face many different situations, also a terror attack which is always unpredictable and it can explode in unsafe scenarios.

We must celebrate Women in Uniform every day, not only during the International Women's Day.

Who has never seen an episode of Game of Thrones? Today is one of the most popular TV series in the world. And you would surely know, almost all the characters gave their blood for the Throne. And you? The American Red Cross and HBO are…

Resilient Cities in the Word: France is improving its characteristics to face climate change. The idea is to implement a cooling program for schools by replacing asphalt with vegetations.

The American Heart Association affirms that blood pressure is essential to understand if the patient suffers from hypertension and evaluate the degree of heart disease and stroke.

TOP 5 EMS: The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.

John Hinds was an anaesthetist and he believed in the Air Ambulance Service in Northern Ireland which has bee settled in 2017. After his tragic death, his colleagues wanted to keep his memory alive by sustaining the Air Ambulance Service…

Indonesia is improving its characteristics to face climate change. Populations must understand how to survive in such conditions. That's why in Semarang, they have decided to focus on urban farming and food security.

Obesity is now considered a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease in children and teens. The increase of this risk is an argument of study by the scientific committee and the American Heart Association.

The 5 most interesting job position of this week on Emergency Live. Our weekly selection can help you to reach the life you want as a health practitioner.

A humanitarian mission put at risk because of armed groups. Especially emergency medical operations like an evacuation become dangerous. The #AMBULANCE! community started in 2016 analyzing some cases. This is a #Crimefriday story to learn…

Falck has been awarded a large and important contract to deliver patient transport services to Imperial College Healthcare service across West London from Summer 2019.

Indonesia is improving its characteristics to face climate change. Populations must understand how to survive in such conditions. That's why in Jakarta, they have decided to focus on decentralizing waste for water management.

Astronauts safety is an imperative: few things are as complex as providing relief and providing security in unsafe environments. And there is nothing more threatening and dangerous than space, more than 408 kilometres above the earth's…

Airway obstruction removal manoeuvres in case of regurgitation, vomit or liquids really are mandatory in children anytime? Can we recognize in which cases this procedure must be practiced and when not? What do the guidelines say about this?