First Aid
Road accidents
When stopping to assist at the scene of an accident, park in a safe position that does not add to an already dangerous situation.
First Aid
First aid in the workplace
Every workplace should have a central point (operations centre in a big factory, switchboard in a small office) through which emergency action is co-ordinated.
First Aid
Bites and stings
Insect bites and stings usually cause little harm unless there is a severe allergic reaction.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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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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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 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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Cardiology
Heart attack
A heart attack occurs when one of the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked by a blood clot.
First Aid
Hyperventilation
Hyperventilation (hyper – too much, ventilation – breathing) is a condition in which a person experiences abnormal, increased rate and depth of breathing, for a prolonged period.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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 hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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