Essays about: "First responder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words First responder.

  1. 1. The effect of cold exposure on tourniquet application ability : the effect of cold hand-skin temperatures on medical laypeople’s ability to apply a tourniquet

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Wilhelm Brodin; [2022]
    Keywords : tourniquet; layperson; stress; cold;

    Abstract : Educating medical laypeople in first aid for massive bleeds improves the injured person’s chance of survival when they act as an immediate responder. Although research has been done on different stressors that affect the medical laypeople’s first aid ability, the effect of cold remains unexplored. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the potential of Green Infrastructure to enhance urban resilience as part of the 2040 Development Plan La Paz, Bolivia

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maritza Carlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Risks in La Paz; Urban Parks; Urban Forest; Urban Nature-Based Solutions; Gender in Planning;

    Abstract : Cities continue to grow, and the rapid population growth, and overcrowding are increasing the pressure on local governments to provide basic services (e.g., housing, clean water, sanitation, basic health services, and education) and green space planning. READ MORE

  4. 3. How to sow peace? : a value chain approach for environmental peacebuilding in Sierra de la Macarena National Park, Colombia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kathrin Sybille Hegger; [2020]
    Keywords : environmental peacebuilding; systems theory; post-conflict; value chain approach; deforestation; non-timber forest products; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Ecological rehabilitation projects - as a form of reforestation interventions - are increasing worldwide and present an opportunity for climate change mitigation and supporting local livelihoods. Implemented in post-conflict situations, they are increasingly promoted as solutions for peace. READ MORE

  5. 4. Who gets it? An experimental study of non-monetary outside options in the ultimatum game

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Joakim Karlsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Ultimatum Game; Outside Options; Rationality; Social Welfare; Fairness;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to explore whether non-monetary outside options and a concern for the experimenter influence both proposer and responder behaviour in the ultimatum game. With pre-registered design and analysis plans, I run an experiment with students at the Stockholm School of Economics assigned to one control and two treatment groups, using a between subject design. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fire Extinguishing in Complex Facilities – A Study of Large Fire Extinguishing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Hampus Ragnar; [2017]
    Keywords : European Spallation Source; ESS; large fires; automatic fire extinguishing systems; manual fire suppression systems; sprinkler; low-pressure; high-pressure; water mist; foam; CAFS; PGA; powder; portable fire extinguisher; cutting extinguisher; PPV; extinguishing grenade; stora bränder; automatiska släcksystem; manuella släcksystem; lågtryck; högtryck; vattendimma; skum; pulver; handbrandsläckare; skärsläckare; släckgranat; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This report analyzes fire extinguishing solutions that might cut time between fire alarm and fire extinguishing at the European Spallation Source. A special design fire with a very high peak heat release rate is used. READ MORE