What is the difference between haemorrhoids and fissures?
Haemorrhoids are an extremely common benign disorder of the anal area, so much so that the ISS estimates that about…
EENA Conference, three days dedicated to public safety and emergency calling
EENA Conference, the conference dedicated to public safety and emergency call professionals, was held from 27 to 29…
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…
How Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) Is Treated
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) occurs because your body lacks adequate iron to produce enough hemoglobin. The goals…
Colorectal resection: in which cases the removal of a colon tract is necessary
Colon resection involves the removal of a longer or shorter segment of the intestine, depending on the site of the…
Acute pancreatitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas with a sudden onset, the most common cause of which is…
Fracture of the shoulder and proximal humerus: symptoms and treatment
Fracture of the proximal humerus is a very common shoulder fracture. Particularly common in elderly individuals due…
Earthquake bag : What to Include in your Grab & Go Emergency Kit
For many of us, earthquake or other emergency preparedness means that we have a shelf—or a few shelves—stocked with…
Everything You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Hypertension: your blood pressure measurement takes into account how much blood is passing through your blood…
Precordial thump: meaning, when to do it, guidelines
The precordial thump is a manual mechanical cardioversion technique, characterised by the administration of a punch…