Keep safe this holiday: tips from an emergency centre doctor
Here are some of the most common medical mishaps over the summer holidays and how to avoid them.
Treat the pain of a sprain
Sooner or later, it’s bound to happen. You sprain your ankle, wrist, elbow or even your knee – but what exactly have you done?
Dealing with an emergency
No one wants to imagine having to deal with emergencies. But you can be a lifesaver if you know what to do and are able to help. Emergencies need quick
Safety in the kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. But it is also the room in the house where most accidents happen. What should you look out for?
Eyes: first aid
Eye injuries may be caused by a foreign object or chemical entering the eye, or a blow to the eye. Here’s what to do to prevent further damage to this delicate organ.
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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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 monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Diabetes: first aid
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening state that occurs when blood glucose levels are extremely high. Diabetics are also at risk of dangerously low blood glucose levels.
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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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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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 are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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The recovery position
The recovery position is used to keep the airway open and prevent choking in a semiconscious or unconscious person.
First aid: the basics
First aid is immediate care given to someone with an injury or sudden illness – until this is resolved or more advanced care reaches them.
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