Netcare Mulbarton paramedics teach young learners the basics

The purpose of this day is to remind the people how they could reduce accidents and brain injuries.

GREAT ATMOSPHERE: Nielen van der Merwe giving thumbs up to the Forest Hill Primary learners. He is with colleague Katlego Konopi. Photo: Lucky Thusi

FOREST Hill Primary learners had an opportunity to meet the paramedics from Netcare Mulbarton where they were taught about how to prevent head injuries, CPR demonstrations were done and they were also taught about the importance of washing their hands on March 27.

GOOD ADVICE: Thandi Ndwandwe encouraging the learner to always wash their hands. Photo: Lucky Thusi

Priscilla Yerriah, unit manager of Netcare Mulbarton emergency department said this is in line with the World Head Injury Awareness Day which was celebrated on March 20.

WORKING-OUT: Nielen van der Merwe leading the demonstration on how to prepare for CPR. Photo: Lucky Thusi

“Apart from teaching them about CPR and hand hygiene, we also taught them about the importance of wearing helmets when riding their bicycles or skateboards,” she said.

Every year the number of people who suffers from a mild bump on their head to severe brain injury, increases.

HANDING OUT HELMETS: Netcare Mulbarton staff – Thandi Ndwandwe, Sikholiwe Mpanza, Azra Kadwa-Moosa, Priscilla Yerriah, Glenda Bateman, Katlego Konopi and Nielen van der Merwe. Photo: Lucky Thusi

The purpose of this day is to remind people how they can reduce accidents and brain injuries. It advocates the correct usage of safety gadgets such as helmets and seat belts, which can prevent damage to the head when one is involved in accident situations.