Literature proves that hospital evacuation during a disaster has been a challenging operation. Every case is unique due to the dynamic nature of the disaster and the local /regional characteristics (infrastructure, human factors, and logistics). The present article reviews participation of emergency medical system Thessaloniki’s Department during a tertiary hospital evacuation due to a large-scale wildfire in Northern Greece. Continue reading
Spices have been used as both food flavouring and preservative agents for centuries. Among them, nutmeg is a commonly used spice. Misuse or abuse of nutmeg can have several toxic effects, due mainly to myristicin oil. We report a case of intentional nutmeg abuse in young man and review the relevant literature upon the subject. Continue reading
