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Zeneo® Adrenaline: A New Innovative Formulation
Anaphylactic shock is an absolute medical emergency. When anaphylactic shock is suspected, emergency services must be called and emergency first aid administered immediately. The only first-line treatment for anaphylactic shock is injectable adrenaline1. In the USA: 1.6% to 5.1% of the population has experienced anaphylactic shock, 1% of hospitalizations are caused by it, 0.1% of patients ...
By Crossject
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Partnership researches emergency services recovery pathways
Partnership researches pathways to overcome depression and anxiety in emergency services personnel with PTSD UNSW Sydney and EML have earned an Australian Research Council grant to better understand and treat the links between PTSD, depression and anxiety in the NSW emergency services personnel. The ground-breaking three-year project aims to evaluate a NSW emergency services rehabilitation ...
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National Fire Academy Completes New Emergency Medical Services Courses
EMMITSBURG, MD - The U.S. Fire Administration's (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA) has completed development of the first two new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses in response to the U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008. An additional six courses are in the process of development or revision. The Reauthorization Act included direction for the National Fire Academy to ...
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Online Sales of Prescription Drugs via Donation
Many public services, e.g. the public school system, make up resource deficits by soliciting or accepting private charitable donations. This strategy does not work for prescription drug donations as they require a medical order for sale to a private customer; a prospective donor can’t simply walk into Walgreens and buy epinephrine, heparin, insulin, Zofran, Dilaudid or ketamine. Emergency ...
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Metrohm launches new global service brand Metrohm Quality Service®
Metrohm has launched its new global service brand, the Metrohm Quality Service®. Metrohm Quality Service® stands for expert services which make sure that each Metrohm instrument works optimally and retains its value throughout its operational life. Metrohm Quality Service is provided world-wide through local Metrohm representatives and regional support centers.Metrohm Quality Service® is ...
By Metrohm AG
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Protea and Markonis celebrate the first 5 years of collaboration
This year Protea celebrates 5 years of collaboration with the Serbian company Markonis in the ambulance field for the Balkan area. Markonis is a renowned company based in Niš in Serbia specialized in the production and fitting of ambulances and special vehicles. With a long history of over 30 years, Markonis has established itself in the ambulance field as a reliable, experienced and ...
By ProTeA srl
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COVID-19 Pre-Occupancy Building Wellness Program
Cognizant of the many environmental and personnel considerations for property managers, business owners and schools to address before re-opening, Hygieneering's Pre-Occupancy Building Wellness Program incorporates a multi-disciplined approach to address these considerations. Our Program is customized per client to include on-site physical inspection, assessment and testing of HVAC systems, the ...
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Hygieneering, Inc. Responds to Hospital Facility Flood
Hygieneering, Inc. was called to respond to a ten floor hospital facility flood to evaluate building material moisture levels and provide (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality testing. Proper recommendations were made after the evaluation to assist in the restoration process and to address (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality concerns. Hygieneering provides safety consulting, environmental consulting, testing and ...
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EPA to participate During 9-1-1 Day at T-Bones` Ballpark
On-scene coordinators (OSCs) from EPA Region 7 will showcase their mobile command post and its state-of-the-art integrated communications equipment as part of the '9-1-1 Day at the Ballpark' event at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan., on Saturday evening. The event honors public safety and emergency communications personnel who process 9-1-1 calls and respond to emergencies. EPA's ...
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Acid tagging can be deadly for both graffiti artists and emergency workers
Chemists at the National Chemical Emergency Centre, the UK’s national response unit for chemical emergencies, have carried out further investigations into the side effects of compounds, such as Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) commonly used in acid tagging – the latest trend in graffiti – with some extremely concerning conclusions. Not only can the lethal chemical cause serious harm, ...
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Seattle Children's Hospital Operating Rooms Shut Down Because of Fungus
Operating rooms at Seattle Children’s Hospital were shut down after the discovery of Aspergillus, a fungus that can cause infections. Air tests detected Aspergillus in several operating rooms and equipment storage rooms. The fungus postponed between 20 and 50 surgeries per day, and 3,000 patients were notified. The hospital is working with an outside industrial hygienist to investigate the ...
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Why Sleep Deprivation Is a Serious Threat to Firefighters
Serving in the line of duty results in an abundance of health risks for firefighters, though perhaps none more silent or threatening than the constant onslaught of sleep deprivation. David F. Peterson, a retired fire chief and current fire training coordinator of Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisc., has made it his mission to expose the ongoing dangers of sleep deprivation and ...
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Cedrec calls time on Working Time Directive
The European Commission's decision to review the Working Time Directive (WTD) has to be seen as a welcome opportunity to review legislation, conceived more than 20 years ago, in the light of fundamental changes to the economy, technology and working patterns says Neil Howe, senior legal author with online health and safety legislation specialists Cedrec. The WTD sets minimum standards on ...
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Amgen Foundation recognizes outstanding staff volunteers and contributes $55,000 to their favorite local nonprofits
Amgen today announced the 11 recipients of the Amgen Excellence in Volunteering Awards. Launched this year by the Amgen Foundation, the Awards recognize staff in the United States (U.S.) and Puerto Rico who are making a difference in the communities where the company has a presence. The Amgen Foundation will award $5,000 to each nonprofit organization featured in the winning staff members' ...
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E&T Innovation Awards reveal new categories relating to the fight against COVID-19
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) reveals new categories for this year’s E&T Innovation Awards. Recognising that innovators and engineers have a duty of care to society, the IET has created the Tech for Good, Protecting Society & Saving Lives and Small idea and Big impact: Global Challenge categories new for this year. The IET has access to some of ...
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Eaton Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Community Service with 2015 Stover Award
Power management company Eaton has named seven employees as recipients of its 2015 Stover Award, in recognition of the extraordinary accomplishments of Eaton employees who volunteer in their communities. “This year’s Stover winners embody Eaton’s commitment to sustainable growth, not only though their work on behalf of their local communities, but also their equally compelling ...
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TOMI Expands Globally with Purchase from National Health Services (NHS) Wales
FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”) (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination solutions, announces that the National Health Services (NHS) Wales purchased SteraMist ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP) technology further expanding presence in Great Britain. NHS Wales is a publicly funded ...
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Cedrec calls time on Working Time Directive
The European Commission's decision to review the Working Time Directive (WTD) has to be seen as a welcome opportunity to review legislation, conceived more than 20 years ago, in the light of fundamental changes to the economy, technology and working patterns says Neil Howe, senior legal author with online health and safety legislation specialists Cedrec. The WTD sets minimum standards on working ...
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ASTM F2428 - 04(2011) standard guide for selection and use for pelvic ring circumferential compression stabilization devices (PRCCSD)
The intent of this guide is to identify the general performance and good practice standards that a pelvic ring circumferential compression stabilization device (PRCCSD) should possess. Currently, a number of base platforms such as full-body spinal immobilization devices (long boards) are used to immobilize patients during transport and before definitive treatment. These platforms limit gross ...
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Elucid announces American Medical Association (AMA) instates CPT Code for Lipid-Rich Necrotic Core Quantification to Assess Atherosclerotic Plaque Stability
BOSTON – December 17, 2021 – Elucid, a Boston-based medical technology company harnessing scientific imaging and artificial intelligence to enable the precise diagnosis and treatment of the world’s leading cause of death announced a new CPT code unique to its Plaque IQ technology for CT angiography. Plaque composition, specifically lipid-rich necrotic core, has been identified ...
By Elucid
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