One of the things we have learned is that the pathology which Croatian EMS providers encounter is no different than what we treat in the US. However, the equipment used to treat patients is often quite different. For example every ambulance in Zadar has an advanced ventilator with a digital display. They can perform volume control ventilation in both assist control and SIMV modes. CPAP is also available but only for intubated patients as NIPPV masks are not routinely available. It turns out the Umbrellas are quite different too! The operation captured in the attached picture almost resulted in several "112" calls. Have you heard the joke " a doctor, an emergency manager and a hospital administrator try to put up a beach umbrella......"
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