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Don't let the madness of summer turn to sadness! There is nothing quite like cooling off in the water on a hot summer's day and according to the South African Weather Service higher than normal temperatures are expected this summer. Follow our Summer Of Safety campaign on https://er24.co.za/summersafety

Don't let the madness of summer turn to sadness! There is nothing quite like cooling off in the water on a hot summer's day and according to the South African Weather Service higher than normal temperatures are expected this summer. Follow our Summer Of Safety campaign on https://er24.co.za/summersafety

ER24 Night Shift Podcast Series by Annine Siddall In this ER24 Night Shift podcast episode, Bradley Zass and his partner Rizia Khan are called to a cancer care home in Athlone. The home houses elderly women who have been receiving treatment for different forms of cancer and Bradley immediately shows compassion towards the sweet ladies from this home. This podcast series consists of 6 episodes and can be found on the ER24 Facebook page or on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/er24ems

ER24 Night Shift Podcast Series by Annine Siddall In this ER24 Night Shift podcast episode, Liezel Grantham from the ER24 South Metro branch is called out to a patient who sustained a stab wound to the chest. She also talks about what it’s like being a mother to a young child and a woman working in the emergency services industry in South Africa. This podcast series consists of 6 episodes and can be found on the ER24 Facebook page or on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/er24ems

ER24 Night Shift Podcast Series by Annine Siddall In this ER24 Night Shift podcast episode, ER24 medics Heinrich Africa and Davion Poovan are called out to a patient who is experiencing abdominal pain in Delft. Delft is one of the most dangerous Red Zone areas in the Western Cape, where police have to escort paramedics to their patients. Later, the night took an interesting turn… This podcast series consists of 6 episodes and can be found on the ER24 Facebook page or on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/er24ems

ER24 Night Shift Podcast Series by Annine Siddall In this ER24 Night Shift podcast episode, you will be introduced to partners Heinrich Africa and Davion Poovan from the ER24 Northern Metro Branch in Cape Town. Heinrich is a ball of energy and Davion is calm and collected. On this particular evening, they are called out to a patient who is experiencing abdominal pain in Delft, one of the many Red Zones found in the Western Cape. This podcast series consists of 6 episodes and can be found on the ER24 Facebook page or on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/er24ems

ER24 Night Shift Podcast Series by Annine Siddall In this ER24 Night Shift podcast episode, you’ll be in awe of just how well the young Caitlin Mostert treats a patient who fell from a facility in Milnerton. The trust she manages to establish with the patient in a matter of minutes is a first-hand encounter of how paramedics are able to form a special bond with patients, to help them through difficult situations. This podcast series consists of 6 episodes and can be found on the ER24 Facebook page or on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/er24ems

ER24 Night Shift Podcast Series by Annine Siddall In the first ER24 Night Shift podcast episode, you will be introduced to the young Caitlin Mostert who works as a medic at the ER24 West Metro Branch in Cape Town. Caitlin is called to an incident where a patient fell about eight meters from a facility in Milnerton. This podcast series consists of 6 episodes and can be found on the ER24 Facebook page or on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/er24ems

ER24 recently met with The Mitchells Plain Crisis Forum (MPCF) to further the discussion on improving the relationship between emergency medical services and community members of the identified red zones in the Western Cape. ER24 applauds the work the MPCF does in the community and sponsored a hundred CPR pouches to the forum to be able to assist community members in need, especially during cases where paramedics have difficulty getting to patients in time.

In recent months ER24 has responded to a number of drownings. The number of drowning incidents will most likely increase leading up to the summer months and the festive holidays. Natasha Kriel, an Advanced Life Support paramedic at ER24’s South Metro branch in the Western Cape, spoke to us about drownings and what safety tips to follow when spending time next to the pool or at the beach.

In this Health Minutes with Dr Holgate podcast, we talk about the importance of sunscreen and how sun protection factors (SPF) can be interpreted. Email podcast@er24.co.za with your topics and ideas.

In this podcast, we speak to Dr Robyn Holgate about Old Wives’ Tales and debunking a few myths on treating basic injuries and looking after your health. What have you been told?

In this podcast we speak to Dr. Vernon Wessels and ask the question ' What is Site Based Medical Services?' Site Based Medical Services or SBMS in short, provides a medical assistance infrastructure to mitigate on-site accident risk hence minimising health and safety impacts.

In this podcast, we speak to Dr Vernon Wessels to find out more about what goes into the planning of providing medical services at an event. We also have a brief look at minimum requirements as outlined by South African legislation.

Join us in this special interest podcast where we speak to Hein Jonker from the Motorcycle Safety Institute (MSI) in South Africa. We discuss the importance of choosing the right riding gear, what is considered safe and how important special training is.

What is hypothermia and how do we treat it? Join us in this Health Minutes with Dr Holgate where we discuss hypothermia and its dangers.

This year alone ER24 has responded to more than three incidents where abandoned babies were found, whether under a bridge, in a toilet or even in a dustbin. Some have a chance of survival while others aren't as lucky. Join us in this special podcast as we speak to paramedics that deal with abandoned babies and a special guest from Baby Moses Child Sanctuary telling us what they experience and what happens to children who are abandoned.

On June 7th 2017, thousands of people were evacuated from their homes and properties in and around Knysna when a massive fire swept through the area. In this special podcast, we speak to James-Brent Styan from Local Government as well as ER24 paramedic, Monardt Stockight, to get an update on the current situation and some tips on what to do during such an unforeseen event.

In this edition of Health Minutes with Dr Holgate, we talk about fire and burns. We are joined by special guest, Peter vd Spuy from ER24.

In this podcast, we are joined by Dr Robyn Holgate and Ma'or Margo, where we discuss the do's and dont's when encountering a snake or a sustaining a snake bite.