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The military abdominal tourniquet is equal in efficiency to REBOA of the aorta: this is what emerges from a debate and trials on this subject

The Barthel scale, functional for the measurement of patient autonomy, is a universally recognised instrument and considered one of the most reliable for the evaluation of autonomy in daily activities

When the amount of fluid in the intravascular system is too low, it is known as having not enough volume, or hypovolemia

Many experts in the field of mental health advise rescuers to use the ALGEE method to deal with patients with mental disorders

Eyelid inversion: eye irrigation is used to remove particles and harmful chemicals from the conjunctiva and cornea

It is found that there are some concerns and uncertainties on the use of AED. This article aims to address some valuable facts about this life-saving device

Q fever is a disease caused by the infection of a bacterium, Coxiella burnetii. It is present all over the world, especially where there is an abundance of livestock

Many patients with musculoskeletal injuries get confused about the difference between a strain and sprain. Your physical therapist can show you the difference between what a sprain and a strain is and how to properly treat each of these…

Fractures of the calcaneus (heel bone) often result from great force. The diagnosis is made by X-ray and, if necessary, CT scan. Treatment requires orthopaedic advice and includes plaster casts and sometimes surgery

Decompression sickness occurs when a rapid reduction in pressure (e.g. rapid surfacing, exiting a caisson or hyperbaric chamber, or ascending to high altitude) causes gases previously dissolved in blood or tissue to form bubbles within…