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Health and Safety
Safety is the first pillar of a good life for emergency professionals, rescuers and Fire Fighters. We are operating in a complex and hard environment. Risk prevention and improving working conditions are fundamental for better health and life.
Choking: how to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre in children and adults
The Heimlich manoeuvre is a first aid technique used to quickly and easily remove an airway obstruction that, in some cases, could lead to even fatal suffocation
Cardiac Holter, who needs it and when
Let's talk about cardiac holter: when you have heart problems, whatever their nature, in order to diagnose them you undergo an electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG
Arthrosis: what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment
Arthrosis is one of the best known diseases of the musculoskeletal system and one of the most widespread: arthrosis is a chronic disease that affects a large percentage of the population and is characterised by the degeneration of joint…
Postpartum depression: symptoms and treatment
Let's talk about post-partum depression: in many cultures, including Western ones, the birth of a child is always welcomed and seen as a happy event, an occasion for celebration
Heart palpitations, when to visit the ER
About palpitations: ideally, many people barely notice their hearts beating, which is natural. However, any noticeable change in the heartbeat should be concerning, be it slow or fast
Choking (suffocation or asphyxia): definition, causes, symptoms, death
Suffocation (also called 'asphyxia') in medicine, and particularly in forensic medicine, refers to the dreaded and potentially fatal condition in which normal breathing is impeded due to various direct or indirect factors that prevent the…
Angiography: what it is and what it is used for
Angiography is the most precise test for assessing the shape and calibre of arteries. It is a technique of radiological visualisation of an artery determined by the introduction of a radiopaque contrast agent
What is hypercapnia and how does it affect patient intervention?
Hypercapnia is an accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood. It affects people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Intubation: what it is, when it is practised and what are the risks associated with the procedure
Intubation is a procedure that can help save a life when someone can’t breathe
Blood clotting disorders, signs and symptoms
Our blood has a very important task. It seamlessly transports throughout the body the things we need to stay alive: oxygen, disease-fighting white blood cells, nutrition and more