Concussion – when is it an emergency?
Feeling dazed after a head injury? A Mediclinic neuropsychologist explains what symptoms to watch out for – and when to seek emergency medical care after suffering a concussion. While some
“My journey with epilepsy”
To mark National Epilepsy Week, 21-year-old student Eruc Claassen shares his experience of living with the often-misunderstood condition. “My epilepsy started early in 2015. I had my first seizure at
5 Things to Know about Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
It’s International Multiple Sclerosis Month. Dr Alex Landmann, a neurologist at Mediclinic Sandton, explains more about this autoimmune disease.
Understanding Epilepsy [INFOGRAPHIC]
Epilepsy is an often misunderstood neurological disorder. We discuss more about understanding epilepsy and how it is diagnosed and treated.
COVID-19 and your brain
There is now overwhelming evidence in literature published by researchers indicating that COVID-19 impacts directly on both the central and peripheral nervous system.
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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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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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Improving Epilepsy Care
Advances in neuromodulation procedures offer new hope for patients suffering from an often misunderstood condition.
Symptoms of a stroke [infographic]
A stroke happens when your brain isn’t getting the blood it needs. There are two main causes of stroke: a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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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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Women and stroke
Brain damage from a stroke can be limited if you get focused medical attention as soon as possible from a multidisciplinary Mediclinic team.
Pregnant, with a meningioma brain tumour
Pregnant with her first child Masechaba had a meningioma brain tumour, but she didn’t know it yet.
New head space: Recovery from concussion
When Patrick Lambie announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 28, many fans were left confused: how could symptoms of concussion cut a whole career short?
Your stroke treatment journey [infographic]
The way we diagnose and treat stroke is changing. Today, Mediclinic takes a multidisciplinary approach, with the aim of ensuring all patients are treated in a standardised and timeous manner.
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