Switzerland. Canton Ticino. Lugano. A paramedic seated in an ambulance during a medical emergency intervention. The paramedic wears a blue uniforms and works for the Croce Verde Lugano. The man is a professional certified nurse. He checks the patient’s state with a Philips monitor controlling a set of vital functions, such as electrocardiogram, blood pressure’s measurement, respiratory rate and pulse oximetry (oxygen saturation). The Croce Verde Lugano is a private organization which ensure health safety by addressing different emergencies services and rescue services. 27.01.2018 © 2018 Didier Ruef