…Indeed, the majority of the victims were healthy and tragically killed by a sudden and random electrical event. An excerpt from the article follows: [...] Of…

…Contact relatives, home care services, the residential care home or the previous care provider. 5. Confirm delirium with a structured instrument , for example the 4AT…

…advanced haemodynamic support services. When fibrinolysis is indicated Fibrinolysis is indicated when: STEMI is diagnosed or strongly suspected; symptoms of ischaemia began within 12 hours…

…lower socioeconomic or uninsured status, a history of angina or diabetes, and consultation with relatives or physicians before contacting emergency services. These factors support the…

…with guidelines issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the European Society for Cardiology (ESC). A large body of…

…Hypothermia and Asphyxia in Avalanche Incidents Hypothermia coupled with asphyxia is commonly observed in victims of avalanche incidents. Typically, by the time emergency services arriv

…a layperson to perform chest compressions on an unconscious individual. The potential benefit outweighs the risks. Several studies have demonstrated that bystander CPR performed by…

…In out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) the initial rhythm is recorded by the EMS (emergency medical service) team upon their arrival at the scene…

…BLS) can be provided by anyone, including laypeople. As shown in Table 1, BLS is an exceptionally effective treatment, with a very low number needed…

…consultation between the intensive care physician and the transplant service. Contraindications An expressed refusal by the deceased — in the donation register, on a donor card…