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Read the reviews, opinions and technical sheet about the essential devices for rescue operations. Emergency Live will describe technologies, services, and equipment for ambulance rescue, HEMS, mountain operations and hostile situation, for preventing dangers in complex scenarios.
How and when to use a tourniquet: instructions for creating and using a tourniquet
About tourniquet: Tourniquets are tight bands used to completely stop the blood flow to a wound
What is intravenous Cannulation (IV)? The 15 steps of the procedure
Insertion of an intravenous (IV) cannula involves connecting a tube into a patient's vein so that infusions can be inserted directly into the patient’s bloodstream
First Aid: How to Use a Compression Bandage
A compression bandage is a type of stretchy bandage that is wrapped around a body part to place pressure on it. It is commonly used in first aid as part of a therapy known as RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation)
Mechanical or artificial ventilation: the different types and indications for use
Mechanical ventilation (also called artificial ventilation or assisted ventilation) refers to breathing support for people who are partially or totally unable to breathe spontaneously; mechanical ventilation supplements or completely…
Spinal column immobilisation using a spine board: objectives, indications and limitations of use
Spinal motion restriction using a long spine board and cervical collar is implemented in cases of trauma, when certain criteria are met, to help reduce the chances of spinal cord injury
Defibrillator: what it is, how it works, price, voltage, manual and external
Defibrillator refers to a particular instrument capable of detecting alterations in cardiac rhythm and delivering an electric shock to the heart when necessary: this shock has the capacity to re-establish 'sinus' rhythm, i.e. the correct…
KED extrication device for trauma extraction: what it is and how to use it
In emergency medicine, the Kendrick Extrication Device (KED) is a first aid device used to extract a traumatised person from a vehicle in the event of a road accident
Cervical collar in trauma patients in emergency medicine: when to use it, why it is important
The term "cervical collar" (cervical collar or neck brace) is used in medicine to indicate a medical device that is worn to prevent movement of the patient's cervical vertebrae when physical trauma to the head-neck-trunk axis is suspected…
Difference between AMBU balloon and breathing ball emergency: advantages and disadvantages of two…
Both the self-expanding balloon (AMBU) and the breathing ball emergency are devices used for respiratory support (artificial ventilation) and both consist mainly of a balloon, but there are some differences between them
RLSS UK deploys innovative technologies and the use of drones to support water rescues / VIDEO
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) is launching the UK’s first Emergency Response Drone Pilot Award. The water safety and lifeguarding experts have partnered with innovative Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and Drone…