medical emergency Articles
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A system dynamics model of the fire department EMS in Taiwan
Allocation of pre-hospital EMS (Emergency Medical Service) resources and effectiveness of emergency medical training are critical to patients. The demands for EMS are expected to increase in the future. By analysing the relationship between emergency response and the survival rates, the effectiveness of EMS resources and competence of personnel were evaluated. In other words, the current EMS ...
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Towards a consensus on the evaluation of scientific evidence: 'Evidence-Based Medical Dispute Resolution'
Health and medical knowledge are essential to the resolution of disputes in law and administrative applications (such as workers' compensation) and provide essential input into public policy decisions. We have worked to develop a framework for applying the knowledge of health and medicine in law and dispute resolution similar to the highly influential concepts of "critical appraisal" and ...
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Caring For An Aging Parent: Top Tips For 2021
At Peelaway Labs, our goal is to make caregivers lives as easy and effortless as possible. That's why we were voted Caregiver Product of the year by Caregiver.com. We hope you enjoy the caregiving tips in this article! Watching our parents grow older and face some of the consequences associated with advancing age is probably one of the most difficult and emotional situations to have to deal ...
By Peel Away
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Evaluation of NuStatr, a Novel Nonimpregnated Hemostatic Dressing, Compared With Combat Gauze in Severe Traumatic Porcine Hemorrhage Model
Background: Uncontrolled hemorrhage remains one of the most challenging problems facing emergency medical professionals and a leading cause of traumatic death in both battlefield and civilian environments. Survival is determined by the ability to rapidly control hemorrhage. Several commercially available topical adjunct agents have been shown to be effective in controlling hemorrhage, and ...
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DELTASS – Disaster emergency logistic telemedicine advanced satellites system: telemedical services for disaster emergencies
In the Disaster Emergency Logistic Telemedicine Advanced Satellites Systems (DELTASS) project, a disaster scenario was analysed and an appropriate telecommunication system for effective rescue measures for victims was set up. OP 2000 has designed various telemedical services for the support of the medical staff in a Mobile Field Hospital (MFH), which can be located in a disaster area by experts ...
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Medical readiness for operations other than war: Boyd's OODA loop and training using advanced distributed simulation technology
Synthetic Distributed Readiness Training Environment (SDRTE) combines Advanced Distributed Interactive Simulation (A-DIS) and Medical Application Service Provider (Med-ASP) concepts into a seamlessly integrated training platform for the development and maintenance of First Responder (1RP) operational medical readiness. A synthetic substitute for the traditional, restrictive methods of training, ...
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EU normative framework and standards of radiological protection in medicine
This paper examines the normative framework of the European Union (EU) and member states in the field of radioprotection of individuals undergoing medical exposure, in the light of harmonisation on the basis of the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC or EURATOM) directives and enforcement at the national level. It discusses to what extent medical standards in radioprotection vary in member ...
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Who Needs CPR Training? 11 Careers That Benefit From It
CPR training equips people with life-saving skills that can save lives. Learning CPR can benefit almost anyone. Some careers highly value this training as part of their professional skills. This article explores careers that require CPR training because of their job responsibilities. Medical and Healthcare Industry Professionals Fundamentally, professionals in the medical and healthcare ...
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Expedited Fans for Medical Mask Production
Enabling Quick Ramp Up to Feed the Essential Supply Chain There was no “business as usual” this spring. But “business as unusual” looked very different depending on your vantage point. For us, it meant finding a way to keep our employees safe and healthy while maintaining our standards of quality, reliability, and on-time delivery throughout the global pandemic. On top of ...
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Building Foundations Beyond COVID
Environmental Steri-Clean (ESC), a Certified SteraMist provider and TSN member receives ongoing contract Environmental Steri-Clean (ESC), a TOMI Service Network (TSN) provider since 2015, has been using SteraMist disinfection products to bolster their mold remediation service and assist with their thriving fire/water mitigation services. During the ...
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Watch for These 6 Asthma Warning Signs
Mayday, mayday, mayday! A flare may be on the horizon, and it could be triggered by your body’s changing levels of condition-based asthma triggers. Even if the early warning signs of an asthma attack aren’t obvious, you can take specific measures to help prevent a flare from happening. This could save your lungs and your life. If a child has asthma, it is crucial for you ...
By Aluna
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Proposition 65: OEHHA Adopts Revisions to Its Proposition 65 Warning Regulations
On August 28, 2016, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) adopted revisions to its Proposition 65 (Prop 65) Article 6 regulations covering "clear and reasonable warnings" requirements. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) prepared a memorandum discussing OEHHA's November 27, 2015, proposed rule, Proposition 65: OEHHA Repeals and Re-Proposes Revisions to ...
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What Is a Good Heart Rate Variability? : Modern Health and Fitness
Defining a good heart rate variability has always been a question within the fitness community. Different lifestyles can dictate a person’s overall cardiovascular health which is why the answer typically varies from person to person. Thankfully, with modern advancements in technology, it’s now much easier to track and monitor these types of health information. We can now check not ...
By Sky Labs
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The tiny grabber that plucks blood clots out of a vein (The Mail on Sunday)
Thousands of patients suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are set to benefit from a lifesaving procedure using a new blood clot grabbing device pioneered by NHS specialists. The treatment involves inserting a stent, a tiny, ball- shaped wire cage into a blocked vein. Once in position, the collapsible cage is expanded and ‘ catches’ the clot. When the device is pulled out, the ...
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Flu Fighting Tips for Back to School
School is back in session, here’s what you need to know to help keep your family protected from flu. Influenza can be a real burden. It can spread rapidly between children and their families to have a significant impact on quality of life and disruption of usual activities: resulting in missed school days and for caregivers, missed work and illness themselves. So, here are a few ...
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Measuring moisture content in medical oxygen cylinders - Case Study
Since 2003, Medical Gas Solutions Ltd (MGS) based in North Wales have been providing medical gases and devices to the Healthcare Industry nationwide. In 2012 they expanded their product portfolio to include industrial gases. MGS design and manufacture lightweight, high pressure valve, medical oxygen cylinders for the ambulance service, hospitals, medical centres and other emergency services. In ...
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On a Mission to ZERO False-Positive Blood Cultures
Improve sepsis testing accuracy. Enhance patient safety. These are the driving forces behind Magnolia Medical Technology’s Mission to ZERO. Mission to ZERO™ is a nationwide plan to create greater awareness of patient safety and antibiotic-associated risks caused by false-positive diagnostic test results for sepsis. The goal is to initiate change by improving national blood culture ...
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AED In The Workplace: 5 Reasons Why It Matters
The modern workplace is more than just a space to accomplish tasks; it’s a community where employees spend a significant portion of their lives. As such, ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in this environment is paramount. One crucial aspect of workplace safety that is often overlooked is the presence of an Automated External Defibrillator or AED. AED in the workplace is more ...
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Newly Released FDA Guidelines for Sepsis Detection & what it Means for Hospitals
Executive Brief On September 28, 2022, the FDA released Clinical Decision Support, Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff. This guidance is long overdue, and with it comes the elimination of any protections for EHRs, or any other vendors, to pretend it’s OK to sell or deploy solutions for patient monitoring and care for life-threatening conditions like sepsis, that ...
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How Long Does A CPR Class Take?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that can mean the difference between life and death in critical situations. Learning how to perform CPR is a valuable skill that everyone should consider acquiring, as it can empower individuals to respond effectively during emergencies. If you’re wondering about the time commitment required for a CPR class, you’ve come to ...
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