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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.
Pharyngeal reflux: what are the symptoms and how to treat it
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
First aid guide for the Heimlich manoeuvre
The Heimlich manoeuvre is a rapid first aid procedure used to treat choking and other cases of upper airway obstruction. The technique involves abdominal and thoracic thrusts and back blows if the situation requires it
Symptoms and causes of Spitz nevus
Spitz nevus is a benign skin tumour named after Sophie Spitz, the physician who first identified its characteristics. It is a skin formation that tends to be benign and occurs mainly in young people, but not only
Drowning in salt water or swimming pool: treatment and first aid
Drowning' in medicine refers to a form of acute asphyxia caused by a mechanical cause external to the body, brought about by the fact that the pulmonary alveolar space - normally occupied by gas - is progressively occupied by a liquid (e.g.…
Cortical blindness: a rare neurological condition
Cortical blindness is an eye disease that results from an impairment of the visual cortex, the area of the brain responsible for receiving and processing images captured by the eyes in the form of electrical impulses, giving them meaning…
What are the different types of psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that can present in many ways. Different types of psoriasis can vary in severity, location, and form
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation: when to do it and how to do it
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is a medical technique that is part of the artificial respiration techniques that, together with other methods, enables BLS, which stands for 'Basic Life Support' (basic support for vital functions), i.e. a set…
Coronary artery reserve reduction: what it is and how it is studied
What is meant by coronary reserve? The coronary circulation is a collection of blood vessels that allow blood to reach the heart muscle (myocardium)
Cricothyroidotomy: urgency, complications, procedure and indications
Cricothyroidotomy in medicine refers to a surgical technique of opening the airway at the level of the cricothyroid membrane, in the anterior region of the neck, used exclusively in emergency situations such as in cases of choking or facial…
Mental health problems affecting first responders: an overview
Mental Health Issues Affecting First Responders: Examining The Uniques Challenges Faced By Police Officers, Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs, And Other First Responders