“Your child has collapsed”
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. A call from the school to say your child has collapsed and is not breathing….
When to worry about a child’s temperature [INFOGRAPHIC]
If your child has a fever, but is playing, eating, and behaving as usual, you may not need to do anything. If they’re restless and miserable, you need to help them feel more comfortable. We share tips on how to treat them at home… and when to seek emergency medical help.
Does my child need grommets? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Does your child struggle with recurrent middle ear infections? These can affect your child’s hearing, speech and learning abilities. Fortunately, grommets might be the solution! Find out here…
What are febrile seizures? [INFOGRAPHIC]
It can be frightening if your child has a febrile seizure – but don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know.
Don’t delay emergency treatment!
Remember, Mediclinic hospitals and Emergency Centres are equipped to deal with both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19-related complications. When Ben Rossiter, a 14-year-old Cape Town schoolboy began complaining of stomach pains, his
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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 has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Anxious child? The do’s and don’ts
Children may find it difficult to explain how they’re feeling during this ongoing pandemic. Watch out for these signs of anxiety – and learn how to help them cope. People
Having a baby during COVID-19 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here’s all you need to know about having a baby at Mediclinic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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 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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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Struggling to fall pregnant?
Fertility struggles are more common than you might think. And more options exist than you might realise. An expert explains exactly what your options are if you’re struggling to conceive.
Mediclinic Mother and Child Units [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mediclinic has three specialised multidisciplinary Mother and Child Units. They provide family-centred healthcare supported by the latest medical technology and bring together experts – all in one wing.
Baby scans explained [INFOGRAPHIC]
Newly pregnant? These are the scans you need to know about
Do I really need all those antenatal gynae check-ups? A doctor weighs in.
Ever wondered why you have to go for so many gynae check-ups when you’re pregnant? And whether they’re actually necessary? A doctor explains their vital importance.
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