“My heart attack saved me”
When Byron Nichles lined up at the start of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, he didn’t expect his race to end in emergency evacuation – or that his entire life
Cape Town Cycle Tour – World Class Expertise
Mediclinic has safely supported the Cape Town Cycle Tour for more than 20 years. Our expertise and experience in such mass participation events allows us to focus on ensuring the safest possible race for all participants.
Facing the future with Scinapse
Mediclinic has embarked on a bold digital innovation journey with Scinapse.
25 Years of Expertise at the Cape Town Cycle Tour
Bringing 25 years of experience to the Cape Town Cycle Tour, Mediclinic is proud to be the official medical provider to the world’s biggest timed cycle race. Since 1995, Mediclinic
Your 2020 sports calendar [infographic]
A year’s worth of sporting events where Mediclinic plays a key role in providing medical assistance and expertise. Plus: what to look out for at each one – risk factors and common injuries, illnesses, and how to prevent them.
DID YOU KNOW?
-
Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
#MediclinicFacts -
Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
#MediclinicFacts -
The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
#MediclinicFacts -
A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
#MediclinicFacts -
To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
#MediclinicFacts -
To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
#MediclinicFacts -
A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
#MediclinicFacts -
Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
#MediclinicFacts
Share
Tweet
Weaving a history through experience
Like so many that have earned this honour before, Yolanda Walsh will be riding her 21st Cycle Tour race in 2019. A rich history comes with this race, with the
First Cape Town Cycle Tour checklist
Like someone once said, it’s not about the bike. (Not entirely, at least!) When you’re prepping for your first Cape Town Cycle Tour, you’ll have a long list of things to consider – from training to nutrition. Here’s your pre-race checklist.
DID YOU KNOW?
-
Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
#MediclinicFacts -
To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
#MediclinicFacts -
You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
#MediclinicFacts -
Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
#MediclinicFacts -
We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
#MediclinicFacts -
Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
#MediclinicFacts -
We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
#MediclinicFacts -
We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
#MediclinicFacts -
The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
#MediclinicFacts
Keeping you safe on the Cape Town Cycle Tour
As the official medical service provider for the Cape Town Cycle Tour, Mediclinic has expanded the health screening questionnaire that forms part of the race registration process. Race doctor Jann Killops answers questions about the questionnaire and explains what the information is used for.
Protecting you on the Cape Town Cycle Tour
With a field of 35 000 riders, the 109km Cape Town Cycle Tour is the largest timed cycle race in the world. Thanks to Mediclinic’s comprehensive medical service, it’s also the safest.
LOAD MORE ARTICLES
