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Emergency Live 2007 posts

Emergency Live is the only multilingual magazine dedicated to people involved in rescue and emergency. As such, it is the ideal medium in terms of speed and cost for trading companies to reach large numbers of target users; for example, all companies involved in some way in the equipping of specialised means of transport. From vehicle manufacturers to companies involved in equipping those vehicles, to any supplier of life- saving and rescue equipment and aids.

Equipment

Aid One, CPR Cover becomes a real medical device

The Aid One Cover, a new first aid device to give confidence to anyone to save lives is now available. Aid One started from an idea of industrial designer Jussi Koskimäki. Coming from a scouts and military service medic background, first…
HEMS

Sweden SAR, the SMA Helicopter Rescue in action

SOURCE NORDIC ROTORS - As the Swedish Armed Forces decided to close its helicopter activities in Stockholm and Gothenburg the need for a new civil SAR operator became evident. The search and rescue alert was threatened in the regions.…
Of interest

Tornado Sirens StormAware, how does it works?

Some tornadoes strike rapidly, without time for a tornado warning, and sometimes without a thunderstorm in the vicinity. But if there's a warning, like the Missouri StormAware sirens, it is important to know what to do. Tornadoes cause…
Firefighters

Video: Learning CPR with a bottle!

Find out how to do the Cardiac Massage training at home with a simple bottle! This video from Maxime Fuchs has been realized with a group of French Firefighters. This video can train people without mannequins or other training devices to…
Equipment

NHS Information Risk Management guidelines

This guidance is aimed at those responsible for managing information risk within NHS organisations. It reflects Government guidelines and is consistent with the Cabinet Office report on ‘Data Handling Procedures within Government’. The key…
Health and Safety

CPR in pregnancy: rules and problems

This presentation has been created by dr. Sunil T Pandya - Head of the Dept. Anaesthesia, Pain & Critical Care in PRERNA ANAESTHESIA AND CRITICAL CARE SERVICES, HYD The document discussion is about: Causes of Cardiac Arrest in…
Ambulance

Australian ambulance improvement checklist

This checklist is intended as an aid to all NHS ambulance trusts and their staff to ensure that all possible steps are being taken to improve and streamline the care of patients presenting to emergency care. Although this checklist focuses…
News

Germanwings A320 has crashed in France - LIVE TWEET

German air traffic control confirms Germanwings A320 travelling from Barcelona to Dusseldorf has crashed in France. French president says there are likely 'no survivors' in Alps crash of plane carrying 148 people.  A resident of…
Health and Safety

NHS Management information checklist

For NHS employees: Use this checklist to ensure that the information contained in an organisation is being used in the most efficient way. It contains helpful questions to make you think about the way information is being used in your…
Health and Safety

ACLS Rhythms for the ACLS Algorithms

ACLS providers must have the ability to rapidly identify and treat all of the most common rhythms that occur during emergency situations. This document provides  the Cardiac Rhythms algorithm. This document will provide you with what you…
HEMS

Day in the life of a flight paramedic in RSA

Author: Robert McKenzie KZN Emergency Medical Services have a dedicated team of paramedics who are flight paramedics on the services air ambulance. The lifesaving service is responsible for saving hundreds of lives. I recently had the…
Equipment

Lifeguards in Chile use drones to save lives

ALGARROBO, Chile - A company in Chile is hoping to use drones to save lives. Drones fitted with a float, camera, microphone and speaker are being tested on the beaches of Algarrobo. Lifeguards are using the equipment to rescue…
News

At least 8 tourists killed in Tunisia parliament attack

Exchanges of gunfire have been heard at Tunisia's parliament building, Reuters is reporting citing the TAP state news agency. A large police presence is moving to evacuate the building, reports say. At least three gunmen have also taken…
News

How To Choose An Online ACLS Provider

What to look for when trying to find the best online ACLS course for you. eMedCert - The past few years have seen an increasing number of healthcare professionals turning to online Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) programs to fulfill…
Of interest

Dangerous myths about CPR – You could be sued

Dangerous myths about CPR – You could be sued. American Heart Association created a series of videos featuring survivors and rescuers who talk about the importance of CPR and dispel common myths about this lifesaving skill.
Firefighters

Interschutz 2015, the biggest Interschutz Ever

Innovation at an all-time high: this year’s INTERSCHUTZ to feature more exhibitors than ever before –       Deutsche Messe expecting some 1,400 exhibitors and over 100,000 square meters of booked space –       German Interior Minister…
Health and Safety

The HEART score: a defensible chest pain ADP

Dr. Mattu reviews the ADP that he endorses for chest pain patients based on the current guidelines of the American Heart Association. An important topic for all Emergency Physicians and presented gratis by EM:RAP.  Application of the…
Ambulance

Antibiotics and Airline Emergency Medical Kits

CDC -Volume 9, Number 6—June 2003 Medical events during airline flights have drawn some attention in recently published articles and letters. We would like to share our experience of meningococcemia and meningococcal meningitis during a…
Ambulance

Strange Tattoos: Your Air Ambulance Service on arms

Wales Air Ambulance volunteer Peter Edwards is so dedicated to his favourite charity he’s had a replica helicopter tattooed on his arm. Peter has been volunteering with Wales Air Ambulance for more than three years, where he helps out in…
Of interest

Dangerous myths about CPR - No Breaths anymore

American Heart Association created a series of videos featuring survivors and rescuers who talk about the importance of CPR and dispel common myths about this lifesaving skill. Many people are afraid of doing CPR because they think they’ll…
Equipment

ABS guidance about Fire-fighting systems on boat

The ABS Rules incorporate many requirements intended to prevent the onset of a fire. However, even with all the preventative measures taken, shipboard fires still occur. Therefore, the proper design, installation and operation of the…
Health and Safety

Hands Off the KETAMINE

China has proposed to UN to add ketamine to a restricted list of drugs, meaning it will become very hard for low income nations to access this effective anaesthetic agent. The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs will hold its 58th meeting in…
Of interest

Resuscitation of avalanche victims guidelines

Recommendation REC M 0031 of the Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine of May 2013 about Resuscitation of avalanche victims In North America and Europe ∼150 persons are killed by avalanches every year. The International Commission…
News

Gomis collapsed on the field for a drop in blood pressure

THE GUARDIAN -  Bafétimbi Gomis collapsed on the field at White Hart Lane on Wednesday night to briefly spark nightmarish memories of the Fabrice Muamba drama from almost three years ago at this same stadium. The Swansea City striker has…
Ambulance

Are you interested in becoming a student paramedic?

East England Ambulance Service advertising for people who are interested in becoming a student paramedic. If you've not yet applied and think this is the career for you - EEAS NHS like to hear from you. One of the benefits of this in-house…
HEMS

Airbus H160 Unveiled, the video from Heli-Expo 2015

FROM AINONLINE.COM - Yesterday at Heli-Expo 2015 Airbus Helicopters unveiled the H160 medium twin, a long-awaited successor to the Dauphin series designed to lock horns with the AgustaWestland AW139 in the 12-passenger market.…
News

International Women’s Day 2015: the MSF priorities

Adolescent women are often overlooked, but they have specific health needs, writes Médecins Sans Frontières’ Women’s Health Advisor, obstetrician Dr Tane Luna. As a medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières values…
News

Things you can't miss at INTERSCHUTZ 2015

The preparations for INTERSCHUTZ 2015, the international exhibition for fire prevention, disaster relief, rescue, safety and security, are well under way. Around 1,300 exhibitors from more than 40 countries will be presenting their products…
Firefighters

The Golden Rules of Extrication for Firefighters

SANTA MARGHERITA FIRE DEPARTMENT - Through the years, certain rules have come to the forefront that increase scene safety and provide for a more efficient extrication operation. The Golden rules are applicable in every operation and should…
Health and Safety

Pericarditis, how to diagnose it

ON ALIEM - By Michelle Lin, MD When the topic of pericarditis is mentioned, the classic electrocardiogram (ECG) findings of diffuse ST elevation and PR depression are often the focus of discussion. What about the criteria for diagnosis,…
Ambulance

CPR, defibrillator saves Greenwood basketball player

Marisa Cuellar, News-Herald Media LOYAL — A 13-year-old Greenwood boy, Bailey Venet, is alive thanks to the help of good Samaritans from Granton, Greenwood and Loyal who rushed to resuscitate him after he collapsed on the Loyal High…
Of interest

Can you die of a broken heart?

For Valentine's Day on BRITLAB, Greg Foot and Hannah Fry explain whether you can actually die of a broken heart. BBC - “Love is the drug” sang Roxy Music back in the early 1970s, and it turns out Bryan Ferry and team were on to something.…