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defibrillation

defibrillators, AED, basic life support, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and cardiac massage related contents.

Calculating weight in critically ill paediatric patients with a special smartphone for drug dosing

Apr 19, 2019

Knowing a paediatric patient's weight is critical while managing paediatric emergencies because dosing resuscitation drugs are generally based on weight. However, in many out-of-hospital settings, the child's weight is unknown.

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OHCA among drunk bystanders - Emergency situation nearly turned violent

Mar 22, 2019

Emergency medical services have to face many different situations, like drunken bystanders who can reveal a real danger. The #AMBULANCE! community started in 2016 analyzing some cases. This is a #Crimefriday story to learn better how to…

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OHCA as Third Leading Cause of Health-loss Disease in US

Mar 14, 2019

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,…

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Motorcycle ambulances response: preparedness in case of traffic jam

Jan 31, 2019

Standstill is not an option during an emergency, and ambulance services know that problem. How to perform a first aid activity with an EMT or a paramedic during a prehospital care mission? Motorcycle ambulances can be the solutions.

Marketplace

Arab Health: 10 important exhibitors you should never miss

Jan 25, 2019

Arab Health is the largest collection of healthcare product manufacturers in the MENA market. It will show you the best products in EMS for 2019. We suggest you a visit to some of the most interesting exhibitors.

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16 October 2018: World Restart a Heart Day (WRAH) - All citizens of the world can save a life

Sep 24, 2018

Promoted by ERC and ILCOR, the World Restart a Heart Day is about to arrive. On 16 October 2018, we will be celebrating the first ever World Restart a Heart (WRAH) initiative with events all around the world taking place on or around…

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MEDICA 2018: The Starting Block for Many Start-Ups

Sep 17, 2018

German medical technology manufacturers are benefiting from digitalization in the world of medicine. Companies who are members of SPECTARIS, the industry association, have calculated that they are experiencing growth rates of five percent…

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What's on ESS2018? - Seminars, trainings and exhibitors

Sep 13, 2018

The Collaboration Zone exhibitors The Emergency Services Show has always been keen to work with and promote the services that charities, voluntary groups and NGO’s can offer the bluelight services. The Collaboration Zone within…

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'D' for deads, 'C' for cardioversion! - Defibrillation and fibrillation in paediatric patients

Aug 22, 2018

Defibrillation is considered a life-saving practice. But, have you ever considered that defibrillation is a practice for deads?

News

EMS and 911 Experts Unite to Improve CPR in the US

Jun 8, 2018

This week, which is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, a team of EMS and 911 professionals met in Washington, D.C. to develop tools that will help 911 and EMS agencies nationwide improve sudden cardiac arrest outcomes with improved CPR…

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