Stellenbosch Hospitals FAQ
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Love Your Heart: Keep it beating against heart disease
Heart disease and strokes affect both men and women, yet most people don’t recognise how easy it is to avoid serious risk of heart disease.
Arm to arm: Where blood goes after it’s donated and who it saves
Were it not for blood donors, life-saving medical treatment for trauma victims, complicated surgical procedures and cancer treatments would not be possible.
Anaesthetics: what to expect
It’s normal to be afraid to go under anaesthetics during a surgery, even though the risk of something unusual happening is relatively low. We answer some frequently asked questions about anaesthetics.
Top cyclists receive first-class care at Mediclinic Nelspruit
Abrasions, fractures, even broken vertebrae – when these top cyclists took a tumble while training in Mpumalanga, their injuries were severe enough to put their careers at risk. Fortunately, after quick and effective care at Mediclinic Nelspruit, they’re on the road to recovery.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Disc regenerative therapy for lower back pain
Degenerative disc disease is one of the most prevalent causes of lower back pain. In short, this condition presents with pain and a general weakness or numbness in the area, which stems from a degenerated spinal disc – and although it may be related to the ageing process, it can affect anyone at any stage of life. We speak to a spinal expert on treatment options.
What is minimally invasive heart surgery?
Dealing with the fallout of heart disease and wondering what your surgery options are? In minimally invasive heart surgery, surgeons perform surgery through smaller incisions in your breastbone or chest, as an alternative to open-heart surgery. Dr Leonard du Preez, a cardiothoracic surgeon practising at Mediclinic Panorama, explains what this surgery option entails.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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 monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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New stem cell research – a cure for spinal cord injuries?
Sustaining a spinal cord injury means either partial or total loss of mobility and certain bodily functions. So far, rehabilitation has been restricted, but current research into stem cell therapy is promising. Our expert explains:
Patient safety is fundamental to Mediclinic’s promise
Patient safety is one of Mediclinic’s core values, but what does it mean for you as a patient?
‘Brain surgery completely cured my epilepsy’
In South Africa, epilepsy affects an estimated one out of every 100 people (Department of Health 2017 Fact Sheet citing WHO*). Neither genetic nor contagious, epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by unusual electrical activity in the brain, resulting in seizures.
Causes of lymphoedema related to cancer and how it’s treated
Lymphoedema is an incurable but manageable condition that causes swelling, usually in the arms or legs. It develops when the lymphatic system – the network of channels and glands in the body that helps fight infection and remove excess fluid – is disrupted.
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