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An Iranian soldier performing a fireman's carry to rescue a wounded comrade while using his pistol in a military exercise. A fireman's carry or fireman's lift (also firefighter's-) is a technique allowing one person to carry another person without assistance, by placing the carried person across the shoulders of the carrier. [1]
Franz Rautek. Franz Rautek (1902–1989) was a martial arts teacher in Vienna, Austria.He is best known as the inventor of the rescue maneuver named after him. This maneuver allows unconscious people to be moved from areas of danger with limited effort on part of the rescuer, even if they are much smaller than the victim.
For emergency medical providers such as paramedics and emergency physicians, medical identification tags are particularly useful in situations where the wearer is unconscious, altered mental status, very young, or otherwise unable to provide critical medical information. [1] The tag is often made out of stainless steel or sterling silver.
The first responders have to carry a heavy load (probably more than 20 kg for an adult casualty) in an uncomfortable position. There is thus a risk of injury to the carrier, especially of the lumbar back. To avoid an injury, they must push with their legs , trying to keep their back straight.
Even though the mechanism of strangulation is similar, it is usually distinguished from hanging by the strangling force being something other than the person's own body weight. [5] Incomplete occlusion of the carotid arteries is expected and, in cases of homicide , the victim may struggle for a period of time, [ 5 ] with unconsciousness ...
A vintage green-leather Rolex watch case. An Alekos Fassianos painting. A hard drive and albums with family photos. Phone chargers and laptops. Medications and passports, of course. Some clothes ...
A nurse in California was arrested after being accused of sexually abusing an unconscious patient, officials said. And police believe there may be more victims.
For the last few weeks, people in New Jersey have reported repeated drone sightings, which have expanded to New York and Maryland. US deploys resources on drone sightings; NY to receive 'state-of ...