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God of healing or protector of thieves
One of the most recognised symbols around the world representing Emergency Medical Services is the Star of Life. The blue "Star of Life" was designed for the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in [...]
The Pain of an EpiPen
Back in 2015 a study titled "Lacerations and Embedded Needles Caused by Epinephrine Autoinjector Use in Children" was released in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, an International Journal. The study looked at complications of epinephrine [...]
When Epipens Don’t Save a Life
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life-threatening. It must be treated as a medical emergency, requiring immediate treatment and urgent medical attention. It is estimated that up to 2% [...]
When It Bleeds Through Just Add on More Dressings!
The myth explained: Every major first aid resource says to apply a dressing on any uncontrolled haemorrhage, and if it soaks with blood to add more dressings on top of the original but not remove [...]