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Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), also known as conscious sedation or twilight sleep, is a type of sedation that is administered through an IV to make a patient sleepy and calm during a procedure

Necrosis in the death of tissues of the body. Necrosis can be treated, with the dead tissue being removed, but the affected tissue can not be returned to good health

Today sees the start of 'The most beautiful rescue', the literary contest promoted by EDM. Are you ready to write the most beautiful rescue story? Here's how to take part

Omicron vaccine? In anticipation of another COVID-19 surge, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recommended vaccine makers to update their booster shots to include components of the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5

Colonoscopy is a moderately invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used to directly view the inner walls of the large intestine (colon)

CPR (short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a first aid technique that can be used if someone is not breathing properly or if their heart has stopped

Cheyne-Stokes breathing (or periodic breathing) refers to a form of pathological breathing common in the elderly in which even long apnoea phases (up to 20 seconds) alternate with phases in which there is a gradual transition from deep…

Certain vision symptoms can be quite frightening. Many eye conditions are minor and temporary, but changes in your vision should always be examined by a medical professional

Lactose intolerance: it is called a breath test, literally 'breath test', and is a simple, painless and non-invasive test that can confirm whether you are really lactose intolerant

Asphyxia in medicine refers to the dangerous condition in which normal breathing is impeded due to various direct or indirect factors that prevent proper gas exchange with the environment

The recommended treatment for most cases of craniosynostosis is surgery. During the procedure, the surgeon moves your child’s bony plates in the skull into a more circular shape

There can be different types of back pain and they can have different causes, in men and women.  More than 15 million Italians suffer from back pain, a disorder that is as frequent as it is different from person to person

Bladder cancer accounts for 3% of urological cancers, yet it is the most diagnosed urological neoplasm after prostate cancer

A thrombus is a solid mass made up of fibrin containing platelets, red and white blood cells, which is formed by blood clotting within an unruptured cardiovascular system: this distinguishes it from a clot, which forms outside the…

Oxygen therapy (also called 'oxygen supplementation therapy') in medicine refers to the administration of oxygen to the patient for therapeutic purposes, as part of a therapy implemented in cases of both chronic and acute respiratory…

Rheumatic fever (or 'acute joint rheumatism'; hence the acronym 'RF', or 'acute rheumatic fever', hence the acronym 'ARF') is an acute inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin and brain

With the arrival of summer, it can happen to be stung by a wasp or bee, to be bitten by a horsefly or viper, to come across the tentacles of a jellyfish or to step on a weevil. What to do for proper and immediate relief?

On 25 and 26 June the first edition of the Special Vehicles Park Test took place, the event organised by Formula Guida Sicura and Emergency Live, dedicated to ORION ambulances

Brugada syndrome is a rare heart condition that affects about five out of every ten thousand people and was first described in 1992

The death toll rises to 9 in the collapse of a serac on the Marmolada last Sunday

It is a chronic infection of the gastric mucosa by Helicobacter Pylori (HP). This bacterium manages to survive in the acidic environment of the stomach and damages its cells, triggering an inflammatory reaction that results in a chronic…

Circulatory shock, an overview. Since the ultimate purpose of the blood circulation is to supply oxygen and other vital nutrients to the body's organs, circulatory insufficiency occurs when this function is not performed effectively

Sprains and strains are two terms used to describe two conditions involving overstretching or tearing of soft tissues in and around the joints

Drugs, drones, and divers in Spain: The semi-submersible vessels can be operated remotely and carry up to 440 pounds of narcotics

The Democratic Republic of the Congo today declared the end of the Ebola outbreak that erupted less than three months ago in Mbandaka, the capital of Equateur Province in the northwest. It was the third outbreak in the province since 2018…

The provocation test (or 'challenge test') is a diagnostic test used in medicine that consists of administering a substance (e.g. a drug or an allergen such as pollen) via various routes to confirm or exclude its involvement in an allergic…

Mitral insufficiency is a heart disease affecting the mitral valve, one of the 4 valves of the heart

Vomiting blood: haemorrhage of the initial tract of the digestive tract results in haematemesis, i.e. vomiting of blood, often associated with melena (emission of black-picky stools)

The term 'wound' in medicine refers to a particular type of wound, characterised by the interruption of one or more of the body's external tissues and caused by ischaemia (interruption of blood vessels) and subsequent necrosis (cell death)…

Pulmonary emphysema (a term originating from the Greek empbysan, meaning 'to swell') is an obstructive lung disease characterised by the dilation and destruction of the lung parenchymal units, from the terminal bronchioles to the alveoli

London Fire Brigade is investing in the development of an electric-hybrid fire engine as part of its commitment to significantly reduce carbon emissions, supporting the Mayor of London’s ambition for London to be net zero carbon by 2030 and…

Ukraine, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) together with the IBF "Ukrainian Public Health Foundation" set up multidisciplinary mobile teams providing comprehensive support to families with war-affected children

Scoliosis is a structural pathology (dysmorphism) that leads to the formation of a curve in the spinal column. It is a true rotational deformity that is permanent and evolving, i.e. it tends to worsen with time

Hashimoto's encephalopathy (HE) is a rare disease that involves impaired brain function (encephalopathy). The condition is named for its possible association with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a common autoimmune thyroid disease, but the exact…

Dyspepsia is an alteration in the digestive functions of the stomach, commonly described as 'poor digestion', however, it is still a syndrome that is difficult to pin down and define

Cardiac arrest is a catastrophic event in which the heart stops beating. This means the body is deprived of the oxygen it needs to survive

We welcome Wide Group SpA, the company offering insurance solutions for the world of rescue and emergency, to Emergency Expo

Impaled objects are items that have punctured the body's soft tissue and are still embedded. Depending on the location of the impalement and the size of the object, emergency medical response may be necessary

Marmolada, rescue operations resumed this morning, but hopes of finding any missing people alive are almost nil

Formula Guida Sicura tells us about the Crafter vehicle made by the Volkswagen car manufacturer: features and advantages of the rescue vehicle

Confusion is the inability to think clearly. In this altered mental state, a person may feel disoriented, think more slowly than usual, and have difficulty paying attention, remembering, and making decisions

About cardiogenic shock: in medicine, 'shock' refers to a syndrome, i.e. a set of symptoms and signs, caused by reduced systemic perfusion with an imbalance between oxygen availability and oxygen demand at the tissue level

Nausea is the feeling of having to vomit. Pregnancy, vertigo, motion sickness, digestive infections (such as food poisoning), reactions to medication, and alcohol are the most common causes of nausea, but there are others

The best news of June collected in this browsable edition of Emergency Live: the magazine is online

Marmolada: the flow of snow, ice and rock occurred near Punta Rocca on the ascent route

Are vaccinated people less prone to Long Covid? This question is answered by the study funded by the Humanitas Foundation for Research, conducted by Prof. Maria Rescigno, head of the Laboratory of Mucosal Immunology and Microbiota at…

Skin-whitening' spots that enlarge little by little. Vitiligo is a disease that affects the epidermis. It is not contagious but can lead to a heavy psychological burden to live with due to the blemish

The presence of blood in stools gives them a very dark colour, tending to black. This is blood coming from the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, i.e. from the oesophagus, stomach and small intestine. If the blood came from the lower…

Traveller's diarrhoea is a frequent disorder when travelling abroad, especially when reaching destinations with lower hygiene standards than in the country of origin

Lyme disease (or borreliosis, Lyme disease) is on the list of rare diseases and in recent years there has been an upward trend in cases

Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is often caused by fetal hypoxia or other physiologic stress

Concussion consists of a generally temporary and reversible alteration of brain functions caused by brain trauma

Kussmaul's Breath (or big breath) is a type of pathological breathing characterised by very slow breathing acts, and in particular by a deep and noisy inhalation, followed by a short inspiratory apnoea, then a short and moaning exhalation,…

At least once in our lives we have all been confronted with this problem. Let's try to understand what the colours of vomit are and what their meaning is explained in simple detail

Waking up in the morning and finding your child has wet the bed is the typical manifestation of what is called nocturnal enuresis: a problem most frequently encountered in children

Bonn/Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Around 1,000 members of the Federal Technical Relief Agency (THW) were deployed at the G7 summit in Schloss Elmau in Bavaria

Proper sleep is essential, and a widely used scoring system for heart and brain health is being redefined to reflect that

TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-systemic Shunt) or Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-systemic Shunt is an interventional radiology procedure that creates a communication between the portal vein, or one of its major branches, and a…

The rotavirus infection, which is very common among children up to the age of 5, is spread both during the incubation period and during the symptomatic phase

Brazzaville – With three African countries with no previous history of human monkeypox transmission reporting cases, World Health Organization (WHO) is working with national health authorities in the region to bolster surveillance and…

On June 30, the 86th anniversary of the Nevsky Rescue Center of the EMERCOM of Russia is marked. The history of the military unit dates back to June 30, 1936, when the 4th regiment of local air defense was formed

A polka-dotted skin: this is the effect of cupping or cupping, a very ancient technique used in traditional Chinese medicine

Scleroderma, whose World Scleroderma Day was celebrated yesterday, is a disease that affects the skin, vessels and internal organs. But what are the causes? And the symptoms? Are there treatments available?

NIV (an acronym for "non-invasive ventilation") refers to a bloodless (non-invasive) mode of assisting lung alveolar ventilation of a patient who is insufficient for this function, without having to resort to tracheostomy, an intervention…

Safety footwear and safety boots are a key element of workwear to ensure that working days always have a happy ending, even in the event of accidents. This aspect of the worker's life is regulated by EN ISO 20345

Ambulance workers in Russia: as Azamat Safin, the head of the Deystvie trade union branch in the Magnitogorsk ambulance station, told Novye Izvestia, the reason for the appeal was the situation with the collective agreement, which should be…

The nasal probe (also called 'oxygen probe') is an instrument used to support respiratory activity (artificial ventilation) during oxygen therapy

Phototherapy is usually used to treat mild forms of psoriasis affecting about one third of the body

Summer heat: hot weather is like a stress test for your heart, said Dr. Lance Becker, chair of emergency medicine at Northwell Health, a health care provider in New York. And some people respond poorly to such stress

Biot's Breath is a pathological form of breathing characterised by alternating groups of 4 or 5 short, shallow breaths followed by apnoea phases of varying duration, but usually between 10 and 30 seconds

Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon, i.e. the structure that connects muscles and bones, which causes pain and functional limitations and, if left untreated, can even lead to an injury

The term hydrothorax refers to a clinical condition characterised by the pathological collection of serous (non-inflammatory) fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity

A faecaloma, also called a coprolite, is a mass of dehydrated, hard faeces that can form in the large intestine or inside a diverticulum due to several causes

Fibromyalgia (also known as fibromyalgia syndrome, FM, or Atlas syndrome; in English 'fibromyalgia') is an idiopathic syndrome characterised by widespread muscle pain associated with fatigue, stiffness, insomnia, memory problems, and mood…

Cystic fibrosis is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disease caused by a mutation in a gene located on chromosome 7, which codes for a protein that functions as a channel for chlorine, called CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance…

It is important that a casualty receive CPR immediately to increase the chance of survival in whatever emergency they are in

Hypercapnia, what causes ventilatory insufficiency? In the body, the production of the energy necessary for survival requires a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues

Ambulance Leadership Forum, the seminar dedicated to ambulance professionals, will take place next 6 and 7 September at Jurys Inn at Hinckley Island in Leicestershire

In medicine, hypersomnia refers to a group of several neurological sleep disorders characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness, which causes hypersomniacs to be unable to maintain an adequate level of alertness throughout the day and to…

Pulmonary emphysema is one of the diseases caused by cigarette smoking (but not only), which leads to breathing difficulties

Lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes that can develop as a complication of certain bacterial, viral or fungal infections

Cryotherapy: treating injury with cold temperatures is a widely accepted therapy modality in both medicine and rehabilitation

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week approved Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) to treat Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Rescue and Helicopter Rescue in the Lombardy region: Dr. Angelo Giupponi talks to Emergency Live and explains the reasons for choosing the H145 Airbus and W139 helicopters

The psychological and physiological stressors of flight have many effects on both patients and providers. This section will review the primary mental and physical stressors common to flight and provide essential strategies for working…

We welcome Fotokite, the company that makes drones for rescue teams, fire brigades and public safety, to Emergency Expo

Mitral insufficiency is a condition characterised by a defect in the closure of the mitral valve (also called 'mitral valve'), which causes part of the blood pumped from the left ventricle to flow back into the left atrium instead of…

Haemoglobin is a soluble red protein found in red blood cells; its function is to transport oxygen throughout the body's tissues

The nasal cannula is an instrument used to support respiratory activity (artificial ventilation) during oxygen therapy

Solferino 2022, President Francesco Rocca: 'We must once again find within ourselves the courage to know how to welcome fragility without asking anyone for a passport'

Helicopter rescue, EASA guidance: here are the measures to be taken to safely manage emergency requests by helicopter and what certifications to apply for from EASA

Vitiligo is an acquired skin pigmentation disorder that causes the appearance of hypopigmented or achromic patches of varying size on the skin

What are the complications of myocardial infarction that are the responsibility of cardiac surgery? Rupture of the papillary muscle (on which the chordae tendineae of the mitral or tricuspid valve grasp), rupture of the free wall of the…

The precordial punch is a manual mechanical cardioversion technique, characterised by the administration of a punch to the sternum at heart level, used in extreme emergency conditions and in the absence of an electric defibrillator

Ocular nystagmus can be defined as an involuntary rhythmic oscillation of the eyes: when we look at an object, we take for granted a series of mechanisms that are anything but taken for granted

STAIR CHAIRS: pieces of equipment designed to safely transport alert patients down stairs or steps and are an extremely useful piece of equipment in modern day EMS

The term dysphonia refers in a generic sense to all alterations, qualitative or quantitative, to the voice

Ischaemic heart disease includes all conditions in which there is insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle

When a person is unaware of their surroundings and unable to respond, this is described as being unconscious. Unconsciousness is a medical emergency, and it is often a sign of a serious health issue that could result in death or permanent…

Reflux is often referred to as either gastro-oesophageal or pharyngolaryngeal reflux. Gastro-oesophageal reflux and pharyngolaryngeal reflux have in common that gastric material rises through the oesophagus, but they are not the same thing