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Stories section is the place where you find Case Reports, editorials, opinions, tales and daily miracles from rescued and rescuers. Ambulance and rescue historical moments, from people who save lives every day.
WCA 2016: the unforgettable World Congress of Anaesthesiologists
The WFSA and the SAHK were proud to co-host the 16th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) in Hong Kong this month
Irish Health Service Executive - Wanna find positions in the Healthcare of Ireland?
The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) is the largest employer in the state and aims to be an Employer of Choice, offering a wide range of challenging career opportunities which could contribute to improve the health services, the public…
Uncooperative patients - How medical providers can establish patient's capacity of making decisions?
Paramedics often see all sort of things. In particular, it is possible for a first responder to be dispatched on a car incident scenario. What if a victim, who seems to be safe or lightly injured, refuses any evaluation or care?
The #22PushUpChallenge honors the 22 veterans who die by suicide each day from PTSD
Many veterans suffer from PTSD (PostTraumatic Stress Disorder) and everyday ca. 22 of them commit suicide. The #22PushUpChallenge has been thought to raise awareness of mental health of veterans and the consequences of this disease
Earthquakes and ruins: How does an USAR rescuer operates? - Brief interview to Nicola Bortoli
After the earthquake in Amatrice, Dr Nicola Bortoli reached the area to rescue and assist people. With him, we analyzed and discussed the procedures of USAR rescue operations after disasters.
Immigration, prostitution, drug and slavery in a refugee center in Italy
It is an enquiry of the L’Espresso, the weekly publication on which the "embedded" journalist, Fabrizio Gatti, underlines a big problem in the third Italian sector today
India - Clashes in Kashmir: Main hospital overwhelmed of wounded people
People with severe injuries are about to be treated at the main Indian-administered Kashmir hospital as consequence of last clashes between protesters and security forces in Kashmir
FORHP - Rural EMS supported by Federal Program with grants
The nearest hospital is 35 miles away. The local EMS agency can’t find and retain enough paramedics. The paramedics and EMTs available live too far away to attend most continuing education courses. These are just some of the challenges…
A day in the life of a volunteer in the Mediterranean Sea
Search and Rescue mission has been carried out by Italian Red Cross with the collaboration of MOAS (Migrant Aid Station Offshore
Stayin' Alive - Man saves a cardiac arrest victim with CPR singing Bee Gees
A cardiac arrest is a deadly condition that can occur at any time to anybody. How can we save someone who's having a cardiac arrest? A man found it out easily, singing Bee Gees "stayin' alive" song and pressing the victim's chest at rhythm.…