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When psychosis becomes a medical emergency

Exploring the nature of psychosis, its various manifestations, and when it constitutes an ER24 medical emergency.
Be Prepared: First Aid for Heart Health Emergencies

Learn essential first aid measures and actions to take during cardiac emergencies, like a heart attack.
How to identify and manage hypertension

Everyone should get their blood pressure tested at least once a year. People who have a family history of hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, heart attack, or kidney disease, are especially encouraged to check their blood pressure annually.
Know the Signs: How to Identify a Heart Attack and Act

Would you recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, in yourself or others? Here, we discuss the importance of recognising these signs promptly and taking appropriate emergency action.
Hazards at Home

You can help reduce the risk of injuries at home by being sensible, cautious, and alert.
Tips for keeping your back healthy

The best way to prevent lower back pain is to ensure that the muscles surrounding your spine are kept strong.
Dealing with death

ER24 paramedics understand that the death of some patients is an inevitable part of their work. Here’s how they handle it.
Do not wait to start CPR

Cardiac arrest occurs when someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, leading to loss of breathing and unconsciousness.
How to prevent and treat dehydration

Dehydration isn’t restricted to adults. Babies, children and elderly people are also at risk of dehydration.
How the hearing and speech impaired make emergency calls

The 112 Emergency Service was inducted in 2017 through a partnership between ER24 and Vodacom. Initially, this voice call service provided direct and easy access to emergency medical services for Vodacom customers.

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When psychosis becomes a medical emergency

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