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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.
When To Perform CPR: 6 Situations When to do CPR
Knowing when to perform CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is as important as knowing the basic life saving skills to give high-quality CPR
Epistaxis: First Aid Tips for Nosebleeds in Kids
Nosebleeds are common in children, and can be caused by a number of ways. A strong blow to the nose, poking and picking nostrils, and blowing too hard can all trigger a epistaxis
Childhood technology abuse: Brain stimulation and its effects on the child
The abuse of technology can reduce a child's reflective abilities and lead to an attention deficit. Moderate use of digital devices is required
It's spring, pay attention to allergy symptoms
With spring, many people begin to experience allergy symptoms that can be bothersome and affect their quality of life
Atrial fibrillation: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Atrial fibrillation consists of an alteration in heart rhythm. The pathology does not allow effective contraction of the atrial cavities and, as a result, this affects the proper functioning of the ventricles and, therefore, the progression…
Chylothorax: definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
Chylothorax manifests with difficulty breathing and originates from an interruption of the thoracic duct resulting in an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space
Paediatrics: what is the torsion of the hydatid of Morgagni?
Torsion of the hydatid of Morgagni causes sudden and intense pain in boys, especially between 3 and 11 years of age
Eye diseases: what is iridocyclitis?
Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body is called iridocyclitis. It is an eye disorder that can cause a lot of pain in those affected and that requires urgent treatment if symptoms begin to appear
Pain management in rheumatological diseases: manifestations and treatments
Pain in rheumatological diseases: manifestations and treatments. Rheumatic diseases, in Italy, affect more than 5 million people (especially women over 65 years of age) and manifest themselves in most cases with pains in the locomotor…
High prolactin: what to do if you suffer from hyperprolactinemia?
Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin) is a disorder characterised by increased blood levels of prolactin, a hormone involved in various functions in the body and, in particular, responsible for the development of the mammary glands and the…