How to prepare for surgery
Going to hospital for any kind of surgical procedure can be an intimidating experience… but it doesn’t have to be! Follow these easy steps to take the worry out of your surgery.
Baby Nel: part three
‘”He lives.” It was as if I had been waiting for five months just to hear those words,’ says Ronelle Nel.
Foetal surgery
There are few things more distressing for parents-to-be than to hear that their unborn baby has been diagnosed with a disorder. Thanks to hi-tech developments in surgical techniques, though, today surgeons can intervene to remedy the situation – before the baby is even born!
How do total knee replacements work?
Dr Peter Smith, orthopaedic surgeon at Mediclinic Milnerton, explains how total knee replacements work.
When you need a new knee
You use 54 muscles every time you take a step. Find out what happens when you need a knee replacement.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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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 Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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More about biopsies
The first needle biopsy of the liver was done in 1895 but didn’t become routine practice until 50 years later.
The evolution of anaesthestics
The science of anaesthetics continues to improve with technology. Dr Roger Nattrass explains.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Life-changing heart procedure
Dr Gopal gives hope to people living with atrial fibrillation – read about this groundbreaking procedure.
Super-sized success story
Selwyn Smith lost an impressive 140kg – here’s how he did it.
Caring for wounds after surgery
Enduring surgery is stressful, but caring for your wound afterwards doesn’t have to be says Dr Gert van der Merwe, general surgeon at Mediclinic Tzaneen.
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