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Health and Safety
Safety is the first pillar of a good life for emergency professionals, rescuers and Fire Fighters. We are operating in a complex and hard environment. Risk prevention and improving working conditions are fundamental for better health and life.
Telemedicine in emergency care
The benefits and challenges in the digital age: the telemedicine revolution in emergency care
Telemedicine is playing an increasingly significant role in emergency care, revolutionizing the way care is delivered. The ability to conduct…
Mental health in emergency rooms
Coping with the stress and trauma of frontline work
Stress and trauma in the emergency room setting
Emergency room workers face not only the physical challenges of medical emergencies, but also a significant burden of emotional stress and…
Management of Trauma in First Aid
Advanced Strategies for First Aid
High Fidelity Simulators in Training
Advanced trauma management in first aid has become a priority for improving prehospital care. One of the key innovations is the use of high-fidelity simulators,…
Understanding Traumatic Dissociation in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Emotional Management During Resuscitation: A Crucial Aspect for Operators and Rescuers
A Different Perspective on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill for emergency workers and lay rescuers.…
Revolutionizing Paramedic Training: Augmented Reality's Life-Saving Impact
Empowering EMS Professionals with Realistic AR Simulations and Remote Learning
Training emergency medical services (EMS) professionals and paramedics is a cornerstone of effective emergency response and patient care. The ability to prepare…
Healing the Unsung Heroes: Treating Traumatic Stress in First Responders
Unlocking the Path to Recovery for Those Who Brave the Frontlines of Trauma
First responders are the silent heroes who face the darkest moments of humanity. They tread where others dare not, experience the unbearable, and stand strong in…
What Vomiting Tells Us in Urgent Medical Situations
Deciphering the Language of Vomiting: A Guide for Disease Recognition in Emergencies
Vomiting is the body's response to a wide range of disorders and diseases, and is often a sign of medical emergency. Learning to decipher the language of…
Protecting Hospitals in Armed Conflict: The Directives of International Humanitarian Law
Specific protections for wounded and medical personnel according to IHL standards during wars
In the context of tragic theaters of war, international humanitarian law (IHL) emerges as a beacon of civilization, offering protection to the…
29 September: The World Heart Day
World Heart Day: prevention is our best defence
Every year, on 29 September, the world comes together to celebrate World Heart Day, an event dedicated to raising awareness of cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death…
Stress cardiomyopathy: broken heart syndrome (or Takotsubo syndrome)
Takotsubo syndrome, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, is a temporary non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy that results from stressful and emotionally intense situations