Why Abandoned Mines Pose A Community Risk
If you’ve been following the news, you’ll have some knowledge of the abandoned quarry mine in the northern region of KwaZulu Natal in the city of uMhlathuze.
How to Avoid Pothole Damage And Road Fatalities
The threat of potholes is familiar. Every province in the country is affected by poor road conditions. It’s worse when you live far from urban roads, as more minor roads are more affected by the failing service delivery of quality and maintained roads.
Damage Caused By Floods In South Africa
Did you know the South African government declared a national disaster after floods affected seven of the nine provinces in 2023? Disaster management services dispatched by emergency response services such as iER have reported deaths in several provinces.
5 Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning
In South Africa, it is legal to drink alcohol when you’re over the age of 18. However, sometimes people overdo it and drink excessive amounts at a time. To a point where they end up in the hospital or injure themselves or somebody else. Your body can only process a certain amount of alcohol. When […]
What 10 Items Are Needed In A First Aid Kit?
Having a first aid kit is a necessity. A first aid kit holds all the emergency essentials in case of an injury at home, on the road or on the sports field. Your office should also have a kit on site if anyone has a minor injury at work. First aid kits are quite popular, […]
How To Tell If Your Finger Is Dislocated
If you have ever had a dislocated joint, you will understand that it can be extremely painful if not treated correctly. It can jeopardise your mobility since you must rest your joint for weeks. A dislocated finger is not only painful but very inconvenient. We use our hands for most tasks, and just one dislocated […]
Bleeding From Your Ear: Is It An Emergency?
The golden rule is if you are bleeding from your ear, call a doctor and get to the hospital immediately for emergency treatment if the bleeding results from a head injury. According to Healthgrades.com, the ear consists of three main areas: The outer ear, made up of the external ear and ear canal. In the […]
5 Reasons To Start Using The iER App
Having an emergency response panic button on speed dial means getting the assistance you need timeously in a catastrophic event. In an emergency, response timing is everything, it’s the difference between a good or bad outcome and even life and death. But why not rely on the traditional way of getting help? Why use the […]
Rapid Heart Rate: When Should You Go To The Hospital?
In this age of relentless high-stress levels, it is not unusual to experience a racing heartbeat or pounding beating in your ears. Tachycardia is the medical term for a rapid heart rate, which is defined as 100-150 beats per minute. Many types of irregular heart rhythms can cause tachycardia. The heart beats between 60 and […]
How To Do A Concussion Test
When you hurt your head, it’s crucial to ensure that you do not have a concussion. Concussion tests assess your brain function after a head injury. Most concussion tests consist of questionnaires or symptom checklists, explains Cleveland Clinic. The tests check for factors such as alertness, memory loss, the ability to focus, how fast you […]