Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa

21/09/2026

Bolstering emergency care through tech, public-private partnerships

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/bolstering-emergency-care-through-tech-public-private-partnerships/

21/09/2026

Throwback
First televised use of an AED

Thank goodness for the bystander

Casino Royale (2006) 💙

19/09/2026

Have a look at our international friends
Making valid statements here!

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18/09/2026

Consumer warning
Please take note of the following
LifeVac_SA
Ventria

🚨 URGENT LIFEVAC® CONSUMER WARNING 🚨

We are extremely concerned that imitation choking devices are once again being sold under a genuine LifeVac® listing on Takealot, using LifeVac’s product images and packaging.

These products are being advertised at discounts of up to 81% 😟, leading consumers to believe they are purchasing an original LifeVac device when they are not.

This is not simply a branding or pricing issue. In a choking emergency, a person’s life may depend on the device performing as intended.

Ventria is the sole authorised importer and distributor of LifeVac® in South Africa and an ISO 13485-certified medical-device company. Genuine LifeVac devices supplied by Ventria are obtained under licence by LifeVac Europe Ltd

This is not the first time Takealot has done this, and this matter was reported 4 days ago.

If you purchased a LifeVac online and are unsure whether it is genuine, please contact us. We will gladly help you verify it.

A choking emergency is not the time to discover that you bought a copy.

Please share this warning—it could protect a family from placing their trust in an imitation product.
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17/09/2026

Gauteng Health Department doing amazing things!

12/08/2026

This is amazing

South Africa let us know of uniquely placed AEDs in our country.

09/08/2026

Happy 9th of August

09/08/2026

03/08/2026

18-Lead ECG is better than a 12-lead?

An 18-lead ECG provides a comprehensive 3-dimensional map of the heart by adding right-sided and posterior leads to the standard 12-lead.

It is specifically used to detect hidden heart attacks, particularly those affecting the right ventricle or the back wall of the heart.

31/07/2026

The American Heart Association (AHA) advises that lay rescuers and trained responders should administer naloxone for respiratory arrest caused by suspected opioid overdose.

In cases of cardiac arrest, high-quality CPR takes priority, but naloxone may be given concurrently if it does not delay or interrupt resuscitation efforts.

In South Africa, Naloxone is a schedule 4 medicine and it’s distribution is limited.

Do you think it should be more readily available in SA 🇿🇦

Do you think SA also has an opioid crisis?