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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.
Pediatric inguinal hernia: a congenital defect to be operated on as soon as possible
Inguinal hernia is a very common pathology in childhood, it affects 1 child out of 100 and is much more frequent in males and preterm infants, especially if they are of low weight
Hyperbaric Chamber: what it is, what it is for, how it works and contraindications
Resulting to be a traceable environment within hospital centers, during which it is probable to breathe more oxygen than is possible within the environment, it is the hyperbaric chamber
Bronchoscopy: what is it and how is it performed?
Bronchoscopy is the analysis of the bronchi by visualising the bronchial tree: it allows direct observation of the larynx, trachea and bronchi, through which air reaches the lungs
Alopecia: symptoms and treatment of hair follicle loss
The term Alopecia refers to the "lack of hair or hair in all body districts", secondary to the various mechanisms defining its etypathogenesis
Cyclothymia: symptoms and treatment of cyclothymic disorder
Cyclothymia (or cyclothymic disorder) belongs to the group of bipolar disorders. It is characterised by alternating hypomanic periods and periods of mild depression
Abdominal pain: 'Should I go to the emergency room?
When is abdominal pain severe enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room? Very often patients come to the emergency room complaining of stomach pain
High blood pressure and heart disease in the mountains: how to behave?
Everyone can go to the mountains, if the pressure is well controlled, but those suffering from a heart condition must adopt some more fundamental precautions
Biopsy: what it is and when it is performed
A biopsy consists of taking and analysing a patient's biological tissue and is therefore to be considered a medical test in its own right
Electrocardiography: what it is and how to do it
Electrocardiography, how important is it? Routine checks for our health are really very important
First aid, when is it an emergency? Some information for citizens
Knowing when to treat a medical situation as an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. While the following list is not intended to include every kind of potential medical emergency, it does provide some common issues that…