Syncope
Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden decline in blood flow to the brain. Syncope can occur in otherwise healthy people. Description Syncope is the temporary
Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya) is a disorder in which a cyst forms. This cyst, called a syrinx, expands and elongates over time, destroying the centre of the spinal cord. If not treated
Sunstroke
Sunstroke is a life-threatening condition in which the body’s heat-regulating system fails, due to exposure to high temperatures. Alternative name Heatstroke What is sunstroke? Sunstroke (heatstroke) is an acute, life-threatening
Sydenham Chorea
Sydenham chorea is a childhood movement disorder characterised by rapid, irregular, involuntary movements of the muscles of the limbs, face and trunk. Description Sydenham chorea, also called St. Vitus dance,
Styes
A stye is an abscess in the eyelid caused by bacterial infection. Summary A stye is an abscess in a gland of the eyelid It is caused by a bacterial infection
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Sturge-Weber syndrome is also called Encephalotrigeminal Angiomatosis. It is a congenital disorder characterised by a vascular birthmark and neurological abnormalities. Description Sturge-Weber syndrome (Encephalotrigeminal Angiomatosis) is a congenital disorder characterised
Sterilisation, male
Male sterilisation is carried out by means of a surgical procedure called a vasectomy. Alternative names Vasectomy Which men should consider sterilisation? Male sterilisation, carried out by means of a
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Sterilisation, female
Female sterilisation is achieved by interrupting the patency of the fallopian tubes. Summary Female sterilisation is achieved by interrupting the patency of the fallopian tubes It should only be used
Squint
Strabismus is a squint. Summary Strabismus is a squint About four percent of children have strabismus It may cause reduced vision in the weaker eye The exact cause is not
Sprain, strains, fractures and dislocations
The most commonly injured tissues with sprains and strains are the ankle and knee ligaments, the leg muscles, the lower back, the wrist and the shoulders. Description A sprain occurs
Spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is always an emergency: it could lead to chronic pain, paralysis or death. Summary Spinal cord injury (SCI) is always an emergency: it could lead to
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