Essays about: "lifesaving"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the word lifesaving.

  1. 1. Test Equipment for the LUCAS Chest Compression System: Incorporating Biomechanical Insights for Future Design Enhancements

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Ester Pörtfors; Malin Svärdling; [2024]
    Keywords : Mechanical CPR; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; LUCAS Chest Compression System; Test Equipment; Chest Biomechanics; Chest Stiffness; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The LUCAS Chest Compression System is a market leading mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation device, assisting medical professionals worldwide when treating patients with sudden cardiac arrest. The objective of this master thesis project was to develop a new, adjustable test equipment for the LUCAS device, allowing for tests on varying chest heights and stiffness levels. READ MORE

  3. 2. THE CRIMINALISATION OF NGO-LED SAR OPERATIONS : A Contributing Factor Towards Crimes Against Humanity Against Migrants in Libya

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Maanpreet Kaur; [2023]
    Keywords : Mediterranean Sea; migrants; distress; lifesaving efforts; Non-Governmental Organisations NGO ; Search and Rescue SAR Operations; Libyan Coast Guard LCG ; detention; human rights violations; criminalisation; NGO aid workers; interception; risks; vulnerable; Crimes Against Humanity CAH ; Italy; criminalisation of humanitarian aid workers; vilification; SAR missions; consequences; rights; dynamics; international legal framework; liability; Italian State Officials ISO ; International Criminal Court ICC ; legislations; International Criminal Law;

    Abstract : In the perilous waters of the Mediterranean Sea, migrants find themselves facing limited choices when in distress. Their options are stark: either to rely on the lifesaving efforts of Non- Governmental Organisations (NGO) aid workers conducting Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations, to be intercepted by the Libyan Coast Guard (LCG) and subsequently detained in Libya where their human rights are gravely violated, or to face the tragic fate of perishing at sea. READ MORE

  4. 3. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE

  5. 4. Djursjukskötarens roll vid en EKG-undersökning : vad bör djursjukskötaren kunna om EKG

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Filip Gunzov; Niklas Wildebac; [2021]
    Keywords : arytmi; djuromvårdnad; djursjukskötare; EKG; EKG-apparat; hund; tolkning; utförande; veterinär;

    Abstract : Djurägare som kommer med sina hundar till djurvården har höga krav på den veterinärmedicinska professionen. Utvecklingen inom djurvården går fort och tillstånd som tidigare var svåra att behandla eller i värsta fall ledde till avlivning, kan idag behandlas. READ MORE

  6. 5. Breast Cancer Risk Localization in Mammography Images using Deep Learning

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Beata Rystedt; [2020]
    Keywords : Deep learning; breast cancer risk; mammograms; convolutional networks; localization.; Djupinlärning; bröstcancerrisk; mammogram; faltningsnätverk; lokalisering.;

    Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, with around 9000 new diagnoses in Sweden yearly. Detecting and localizing risk of breast cancer could give the opportunity for individualized examination programs and preventative measures if necessary, and potentially be lifesaving. READ MORE