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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.
Symptoms of heat-related illnesses: First Aid Actions
Living and vacationing in climates with high heat and humidity make us vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion is a precursor to heatstroke
Lipomas, an overview
Lipomas are a form of benign tumour that affects adipose tissue and is very common. It is caused by an overgrowth of lipid cells surrounded by fibrous capsules
Allergic rhinitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by exposure to certain allergens, such as dust mites, animal epithelia and moulds
Congenital malformations: the discoid meniscus in children and adolescents
Discoid meniscus is a congenital malformation of the meniscus, which is disc-shaped. If symptomatic, it requires surgical treatment under arthroscopy
Systemic lupus erythematosus: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus, abbreviated to SLE and more simply known as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease which – depending on its severity – can affect various organs and/or tissues
Lagophthalmos: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Lagophthalmos is a condition that prevents the complete closure of one or both eyelids. It is a problem that can be linked to more serious conditions such as facial nerve palsy, congenital malformations or injury to the orbicularis…
Tendon injuries: what they are and why they occur
Tendon injuries are events that affect tendons. Specifically, this term refers to conditions in which the tendons are overloaded and one or more small fibre ruptures occur
Leukemia, an overview
Leukemia is a blood cancer that originates from the uncontrolled proliferation of the cells that compose it
Let's talk about fractures: what is meant by a splint
A splint is a support device used to hold any suspected arm or leg fracture in place. If you hear the term 'splint', therefore, do not be alarmed: rescuers are simply 'securing' an injured part - nothing more than that
Elbow dislocation: evaluation of different degrees, patient treatment and prevention
An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the forearm – the radius and ulna – move out of place with respect to the humerus, the upper arm bone