Rural Life Support Group

28/07/2026

The two-thumb encircling hand technique is the preferred method for delivering chest compressions and thrusts to infants (under 1 year old) during CPR.

It is recommended because it provides better blood flow, deeper compressions, and causes less fatigue than the two-finger method.

28/07/2026

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT):

Tachycardia treatment
For narrow complex tachycardia
Modified Valsalva Manoeuvre

Using this sequence improves the success rate for the Valsalva manoeuvre from 17% to 43%
(defined as the patient being back in sinus rhythm at one minute) in the REVERT trial.

https://www.thebottomline.org.uk/summaries/icm/revert/

27/07/2026

28/11/2024

New dates available for 2025!
Spaces still available for 23 - 24 January 2025 ⚕️⚕️⚕️
Inquire at [email protected]

21/03/2024

The 2024 Rural Health Conference invites healthcare professionals and researchers to submit abstracts that align with the overarching theme, "United Health Care for All - Collaborating for Better Health." We are seeking innovative contributions that explore the dynamics of collaboration in various dimensions, including public-private partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, cooperation between government departments, and initiatives focused on supporting patients and caregivers. As we aim to foster a holistic approach to rural health, we encourage abstracts that highlight successful models, challenges faced, and lessons learned in forging partnerships that ultimately contribute to the enhancement of healthcare access and outcomes for rural communities.

Submit your abstract today https://www.ruralhealthconference.org.za/abstracts

21/10/2023

Another group of brilliant minds able to use a structured approach in any emergency. Representing Delareyville, Ventersdorp, Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp and East Rand 🙌🏻

22/04/2023

Another successful Rural Life Support course in Potchefstroom

Some of the topics
✔️ Basic airway techniques
✔️Advanced airway techniques
✔️Intraosseous access

14/04/2023

Due to increased demand. We have opened another course for 18-19 May.

Kindly contact [email protected] for further enquiries!

23/02/2023

JUST BREATHE - All About the Airway.

When: 27 February 2023 6pm Monday

A is for airway and is one of your first priorities when stabilising a patient. This presentation will cover some practical tips and FAQ on making sure your patient is able to breathe!

Registration information:
To Register for this webinar & CPD:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdO-ppjkiGtDYvj2F_X4-ty_wxxfQI78W