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Do you know the weirdest facts about the ambulances? Emergency Live reveals you exciting stories about relief around the world. Funny things on people and rescue actions.
Development of waste plants and a material recovery facility in Accra – Resilient cities in…
Ghana is one of the African countries that chose to increase recycling activities and the development of its facilities. In Accra, is growing the idea of the development of waste plants and a material recovery facility.
Emergency responders vs crime scene – 6 Most common mistakes
It is not so rare that emergency responders face a crime scene. Intervention activities must be carried out, but it's not so simple and attention is essential. So what? Here 6 mistakes that emergency responders can do on crime scenes.
OHCA as Third Leading Cause of Health-loss Disease in US
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,…
Will You Bleed for the Throne? HBO and the American Red Cross allies for blood donations
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 sure know, almost all the characters gave their blood for the Throne. And you? The American Red Cross and HBO are…
Blood Pressure: New Scientific Statement for the Evaluation in People
DALLAS, March 4, 2019 – The accurate measurement of blood pressure is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, according to an updated American Heart Association…
Higher risk of premature heart disease for children and teens. American Heart Association is…
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.
Manual Ventilation, 5 Things to Keep in Mind
Ventilation is one of the most important lifesaving manoeuvres and provides the necessary artificial breath to the patient. When did you have to consider it mandatory?
Pediatric Airway Obstruction Manoeuvre in Case of Vomit or Liquids: Yes or No?
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?
PTSD alone didn’t increase heart disease risk in veterans with PTSD
Study Highlight: Coexisting medical conditions, psychiatric disorders, heavy smoking and illicit drug use may explain the increased risk for heart disease among veterans with PTSD.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 13,…
The most Resilient Cities in the Word! – Metropolitan Urban Forest Strategy in Melbourne,…
Climate change is real and natural disasters are even more frequent every year. Populations must understand how to survive in such conditions and safety is not too much. Resilience is the key, and we want to dedicate the next Wednesdays to…
