VERMAC: Coconut for treatment in burn injuries
A newly developed burn dressing gives patients a lower cost option to complete their treatment
A newly developed…
First Ebola case diagnosed in US confirmed
The United States has its first confirmed case of the Ebola virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Practical Experiences at the IV PHTLS Congress in Colombia
The IV Congress on PHTLS, held in Cali, Colombia, between 19 and 20 September, has seen the participation of major…
Dementia, a Nurse: "I don't feel equipped to treat patients with mental health…
From the Guardian Healthcare Network a new post about problems with training for nurses in special mental health…
Why do you need airbag protection during rescue?
Today’s vehicles pose many risks for First Responders. For rist, unexploded airbag could seriously injury…
Red Cross opens Ebola treatment centre in Sierra Leone
Freetown, 15 September 2014 - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has…
Stephen's Story will never end: New project to fight cancer is online
"My original goal was to become a doctor". This is the beginning of the video (published by BBC) about Stephen…
Ohio: Ambulance driver was using phone during a fatal crash
An ambulance driver was using the GPS on her cellphone at the time of a fatal crash on Aug. 15, according to a…
Odile downgraded to Tropical Storm
LOS CABOS, MEXICO - The Hurricane Odile was downgraded to tropical storm on monday evening. The wheater front…
The blog of a Canadian Red Cross worker involved in Ebola relief
Sometimes getting there is half the battle. In reality the journey is more like one per cent of the battle, but…