“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.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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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.
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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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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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 hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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.
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