Fire department academy and emergency training: Which training equipment makes sense at the end of the year?

For fire service academies and larger training centers, medical training equipment can be useful if first aid, resuscitation, or advanced emergency medical content are indeed part of the training curriculum. 

Equipping the Skills Lab: Which medical simulators are sensible additions for the end of the year

Targeted use of year-end budget in the skills lab: selecting simulators and training models based on learning objectives, group size, utilization, and follow-up costs.

Which anatomical model is suitable for medical education?

Which anatomy model is right for you depends on your specific learning goal. For neuroanatomy, dismountable brain models may be suitable; for osteology, a skull or spine model; and for organ-specific studies, a detailed heart model. Physical models can provide a measurable learning advantage, especially when it comes to understanding spatial anatomy. [1]

Which needles are suitable for blood collection?

For blood collection in adults, the WHO lists 21G, 22G, and 23G among others. The appropriate size depends in particular on the vein, the patient group, and the collection system used. For small, fragile, or difficult-to-access veins, 22G or 23G needles or winged infusion sets may be appropriate; the specific choice depends on the vein, patient group, collection system, and the required blood flow. [1]

Which pen needle length do I need?

For subcutaneous insulin injections, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends 4 mm pen needles to reduce the risk of inadvertent intramuscular injection across different age groups and body types. Longer needles are not generally required, even in patients with a higher BMI. [1]

Buying a skeleton model: what should you look for when choosing?

When purchasing a skeletal model, the learning objective, model size, mobility, disassemblability, and didactic markings can be decisive factors. For general osteology, a model that is as complete as possible may be useful; for physiotherapy, orthopedics, or functional anatomy, flexible spine, pelvis, or extremity models may offer more practical benefits. The traditional brand Erler-Zimmer offers various design principles for this purpose, which can be specifically compared before purchase. [1]

Urin- oder Speicheltest Blog

Urine or saliva test – what is the difference?

Rapid drug tests differ particularly in their detection window and sample collection method. Saliva tests are primarily suitable for drug screenings with a rather short detection window close to the time of consumption. Urine tests typically have a longer detection window. In addition, a wide range of single and multiparameter rapid tests is available for urine testing. [1–3]

Which compress do I need for which wound?

Which compress is suitable for your wound depends primarily on the type of wound, amount of wound fluid, sterility requirements, and other material properties. For minor wounds, sterile gauze or non-woven compresses may be considered; for heavily weeping wounds, highly absorbent compresses can be useful. Ointment dressings can be used when minimal adhesion to the wound is required. [1,2,6]