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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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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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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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.
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