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ABC, ABCD and ABCDE rule: what the rescuer must do

According to other formulas, the letter D is a reminder that defibrillationis necessary in the event of cardiac arrest: the signs of pulseless fibrillation (VF) or … See more

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First aid and BLS (Basic Life Support): what it is and how to do it

WEBEmergency Live is the only multilingual magazine dedicated to people involved in rescue and emergency. As such, it is the ideal medium in terms of speed and …

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Compensated, decompensated and irreversible shock: what they are

WEBThe three phases of shock: Irreversible, compensated, and decompsated shock. Phase 1 – Compensated shock. Compensated shock is the phase of shock in …

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Patient intervention: poisoning and overdose emergencies

WEBBelow are guidelines for the treatment of various types of poisoning: For poisons taken internally (ingestion): Look into the victim’s mouth and remove all tablets, …

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10 Basic First Aid Procedures: getting someone through a medical …

WEBWhen someone is unconscious, or unresponsive, a basic principle of first aid is ABC: Airway: If someone’s not breathing, clear their airway. Breathing: If the airway is …

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Management of cardiac arrest emergencies Emergency Live

WEBIf the person isn’t breathing normally, begin CPR. Push hard and fast on the person’s chest—at the rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute. If you’ve been trained …

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Ambulance: AVPU Scale, meaning and correspondence with GCS

WEBThe four different severity grades of the AVPU scale correspond to a different Glasgow Scale score: the “alert” patient corresponds to the patient with Glasgow Coma …

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Burns, how bad is the patient

WEBThe Rule of Nine’s estimation of burnt body surface area is based on assigning percentages to different areas of the body. The entire head is estimated at 9% …

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ABC of CPR/BLS: Airway Breathing Circulation Emergency Live

WEBWhat is ABC in CPR: The ABC are abbreviations for Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. It refers to the sequence of events in Basic Life Support. Airway: Open the …

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What is the Trendelenburg position and when is it essential

WEBThe position is named after the German doctor Friedrich Trendelenburg, son of the philosopher of the same name, and is necessary, in the opinion of a significant …

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ALGEE: Discovering Mental Health First Aid together

WEBMental Health first aid training course teaches individuals how to use various verbal and non-verbal skills when engaging in a conversation. These include proper …

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Types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to use them

WEBPPE from infectious patients must go into clinical infectious waste streams, usually for incineration. This waste may be autoclaved and sent for alternative treatment …

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Sydenham's chorea (St. Vitus' dance): causes, symptoms, diagnosis

WEBSydenham’s chorea is a type of encephalitis that appears in individuals with rheumatic diseases, past or present, usually in childhood. It is one of the possible …

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Death by suffocation: signs, symptoms, stages and timing

WEBDeath from suffocation is preceded by four stages: 1) Irritative or ‘respiratory dyspnoea’ stage: lasts from 30 to 60 seconds and is characterised by: miosis (narrowing …

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Mental health problems affecting first responders: an overview

WEBDepression, substance use disorder (SUD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal ideation are more common amongst first responders than in the …

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Nigeria, protocol signed for free emergency and ambulance services

WEBNigeria, revolution in establishing NEMSAS and free ambulance transport. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, said NEMSAS would help Nigerians access …

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Gastro-cardiac syndrome (or Roemheld syndrome)

WEBcardiac arrest emergency Health slider. Gastro-cardiac syndrome, also known as ‘Roemheld-Techlenburg-Ceconi syndrome’ or ‘gastric fundus hyperdistension …

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First Aid for Scalding: How to Treat Hot Water Burn Injury

WEBCool the burnt area with cool water or lukewarm running water for 20 to 30 minutes. Avoid ice, iced water, creams, or greasy substances like butter. Make sure the …

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