Essentials for your holiday first-aid kit [INFOGRAPHIC]
Be prepared for medical mishaps this holiday season with a well-stocked first-aid kit. A medic shows you how.
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Clockwork – The Craig Scott story
When Craig Scott collapsed due to heat illness during a mountain bike race in November 2018, he was miles from the nearest hospital. Minutes from a heart attack. At the mercy of a miracle.
How to have a safe summer in the sun {infographic}
Summer in South Africa means spending time outside. But with lots of sun, extreme temperatures and exploring unfamiliar places comes risk. We look at how everyday preventative measures can help
Stay safe on the roads this holiday season {infographic}
We look at how simple safety measures can make a big difference, and keep you safe on the road this holiday season.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Ensure safety in the home this summer {infographic}
The majority of childhood accidents occur in a familiar place. As these ER24 paramedics explain, kids are particularly at risk of burn injuries caused by household fires.
Safety in the water [infographic]
Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death in South Africa. We look at why, highlight some dangers that come with holidays spent at the beach or in the pool,
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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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 has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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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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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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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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How knowing CPR can help save a life
Learn a skill that could save someone’s life. Earlier this year, a 56-year-old man collapsed at his workplace in Parow Industria. When ER24 paramedics arrived at the factory, they found
Hidden summer dangers
Experts explain how to keep your children safe while they enjoy the festive season.
How alcohol harms your health
It’s not just a hangover. Heavy drinking over the holidays can wreak havoc on your body and brain.
Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg recognised as Level 2 Trauma Centre
March 2019 saw Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg become the first Mediclinic facility to receive a level 2 accreditation from the Trauma Society of South Africa (TSSA).
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