Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa

26/09/2025

We are getting closer to World Restart a Heart day that will be celebrated on the 16th of October.

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05/09/2025

Spinal Cord Injury Day (SCI Day) is a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by individuals living with spinal cord injury and a good opportunity to emphasize our commitment to prevention. Since 2016, the International Spinal Cord Association (ISCoS) has decided to observe SCI Day every year on 5 September. Each year, it is celebrated under different slogans and themes that highlight the most current issues affecting people with spinal cord injuries.

https://www.iscos.org.uk/page/SciDay

20/08/2025

Resuscitation success at the past weekend's Springboks rugby match.

Well done to everyone involved
ALTOR Emergency Medical Services

https://resus.co.za/back-office/uploads/pdf/pdf_20250820_113003.pdf

15/08/2025

The AHA reminds us how to get the most accurate BP readings.

13/08/2025

The thenar eminence technique is a method used in bag-mask ventilation (BMV) to create a tight seal and facilitate effective ventilation.

It involves using the thenar eminences (the fleshy part of the palm at the base of the thumb) and thumbs of both hands to secure the mask on the patient's face, while the remaining fingers lift the jaw to open the airway.

This technique is often employed in emergency situations or during anesthesia induction.

09/08/2025

AED’s are reliable, lifesaving pieces of equipment, but are they still safe to use in extraordinary circumstances such as on a pregnant person or child?

- Swipe to find out.

09/08/2025

09/08/2025

Happy Women’s day

08/08/2025

World Restart a Heart day

16 October 2025

07/08/2025

AED’s can really make a difference.

After sudden collapse, 9 out of 10 people will survive if a shock is delivered within 1 min post collapse.

Do you know where your nearest AED is located?

05/08/2025

Stepping up during a cardiac arrest and performing CPR means you could double that person's chance of surviving.

That's why it's vital everyone knows the steps to help save a life

29/07/2025

Did you know?

The recently updated Regulatory General Practice Inspection Tool from the Office of Healt Standard Compliance now require a defibrillator or an AED in a General Practice.

https://ohsc.org.za/inspection-tools-2/

Have a look at our AED supplier list here:
https://resus.co.za/?p=77298