AIM To describe the stages of development and implementation of an automated external defibrillator (AED) program within the Emergency Medical Service System and in public places in Portugal. METHODS Description of the implementation process in terms of logistics, training and supervision of activity. RESULTS By the end of 2012 there were 442 emergency ambulances equipped with AEDs included...

In the event of an accident or emergency, a victim’s medical information such as blood type, prescribed drugs, and other pertinent medical history is critical to Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) so that the correct treatment can be provided to the victim as quickly as possible. Victims of car accidents, heart attacks, etc., are not always able to answer simple but crucial medical questions....

  Background: Musculoskeletal diseases are quite common among healthcare professionals including medical laboratory technicians. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and ergonomic risk factors in Indian medical laboratory technicians.   Materials and Methods: The study sample comprised of 130 male and female laboratory technicians ...

Objective In Japan, the protocol for timing of adrenaline administration by paramedics is determined local medical control council. The purpose this study was to compare, via prehospital care indices, how differences in ‘adrenaline times’ across prefectures influence cerebral functioning prognoses. Methods We included 13,326 cases registered nationwide Utstein style database. To compare tim...