
Don’t delay emergency care!
As we enter the fourth wave of the pandemic, Mediclinic hospitals and Emergency Centres remain equipped to deal with various complications – whether they’re COVID-19-related or not.

Understanding more about burns [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here’s what you need to know about how to treat burns, and when you need to call ER24 for professional medical help from an experienced medic.

Excellent Emergency Care
Trauma is its own medical discipline, requiring specialist expertise – and Mediclinic is proud to offer a state-of-the-art, accredited Trauma Level 2 hospital of excellence.

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).

Do you know how to recognise a serious head injury?
Head injuries can vary in degree from minor knocks to serious trauma. A neurologist at Mediclinic Sandton explains how important it is to distinguish between the two.
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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 are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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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.

Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
If you’ve experienced a traumatic event – and are now having nightmares and hypervigilance – you could be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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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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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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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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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 trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Appendicitis, the most common abdominal emergency
Appendicitis is the most common abdominal emergency, accounting for thousands of hospital admissions across South Africa annually. Every individual has a 7% to 8% lifetime chance of developing the condition, the management and treatment of which remains surgery.

‘The Mediclinic event team is the reason I’m still alive’
As Sean Hanekom approached the end of Stage 3 of the 2013 Absa Cape Epic, he felt a sharp pain on his arm. It was a bee sting, which for most riders would have been no more than a minor irritation. For Sean, however, it was something far more serious.

Anxiety disorders vs anxiety attacks or stress
A clinical psychologist explains the difference between anxiety disorders and attacks as well as anxiety attacks and stress.


Pet therapy
Service dogs are trained to know they’re on duty when their harness is on – when it comes off, they know it’s play time.
