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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.
How to recognise hip dysplasia?
Congenital hip dysplasia is one of the most common orthopaedic malformations, if not the most common, found in paediatric children
Christmas Blues: how to deal with the melancholic side of Christmas and a particular form of…
Christmas festivities can cause a form of depression called Christmas Blues. The 8 tips for dealing with the sadness and melancholy of Christmas
Paediatric seasonal illnesses: acute infectious rhinitis
Acute infectious rhinitis is an infection of the mucous membranes of the nose, which is very common, especially in children
High cervical spine traumas in children: what they are, how to intervene
High cervical spine traumas (C0-C1-C2) are caused by falls or road accidents, especially in children under 8 years of age. They may require immobilisation or surgery, even complex surgery
Toxocariasis: the zoonosis transmitted by the nematodes Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati
Toxocariasis is a larval infestation transmitted by animals. Although it is widespread throughout the world, it is more frequent in developing countries
Cardiac Arrest: Why Is Airway Management Important During CPR?
Airway and CPR: drug overdoses, sudden injuries, respiratory issues, and myriad other health concerns can trigger cardiac arrest
Cough: what to do if it does not go away
Coughing is a fairly common symptom; it can be caused by a cold, but also by more serious illnesses. For this reason, especially if it does not pass, it should not be underestimated and it is necessary to refer to a pulmonary specialist who…
Allergies in children, symptoms and allergy tests
Allergies in children: allergic diseases can occur at any age, from very early childhood. In Italy, in fact, they are among the most common chronic diseases among children and adolescents, with an explosion of cases in the last decade, so…
Coronarography, what is this examination?
Coronarography is a diagnostic test whereby the blood flow inside the coronary arteries can be studied using contrast medium and X-rays
Urodynamics: what is it? When is it essential?
Urodynamics refers to a series of examinations for the diagnosis of functional disorders of the lower urinary tract. What are the different types of examinations to be performed?