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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.
First aid in case of injury: how to apply a dressing
When you have a wound, you should always cover it with a dressing as this can help to prevent infection. Find out what to do
Myringotomy, the incision of the eardrum membrane to remove the mucus that stagnates in the ear
Myringotomy is a surgical procedure that consists of incising the eardrum membrane
Parinaud's syndrome (setting sun syndrome): causes, characteristics, diagnosis, treatment
Parinaud's syndrome (pronounced 'Parinò syndrome') is a neurological disorder caused by a lesion in the roof of the midbrain, resulting in the inability to move the eyes up and down
Patient intervention: how to perform the secondary survey
The secondary survey is a methodical check to assess a responsive casualty for any other injuries or illnesses
Lactose intolerance: symptoms and remedies
Lactose is a sugar found mainly in milk and dairy products. The small intestine, the organ where one of the basic steps of food digestion and nutrient absorption takes place, is capable of producing an enzyme called lactase
Positive or negative Argyll Robertson sign: how it is performed and meaning
The "Argyll Robertson sign" (or "Argyll Robertson pupil"; in English "Argyll Robertson pupils" or "AR pupils") in medicine and semeiotics refers to a clinical sign that consists of the abolition of miosis (pupil constriction) upon light…
Identifying tachycardias: what it is, what it causes and how to intervene on a tachycardia
Patient with tachycardia: identifying tachycardias isn't exactly rocket science, but it can be intimidating. Don't let the speed of it throw you off!
First Aid: How to do the primary survey (DR ABC)
Use the primary survey to quickly assess the situation and the casualty. Find out what to do
What is Lima syndrome? What distinguishes it from the well-known Stockholm syndrome?
Let's talk about Lima syndrome: You may have heard the term “Stockholm syndrome” before. It’s when an individual develops a positive connection with their captor or abuser
Adie syndrome (Adie's tonic pupil): causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis
The term 'Adie syndrome' (also called 'Holmes-Adie syndrome' or 'Adie's pupil' or 'Adie's tonic pupil' or 'Holmes-Adie pupil') in medicine refers to a neurological disorder characterised by an abnormality of the pupil that is dynamic in…