Issue 1 - March 2011

From the Editors Desk

Welcome to the first issue of The Responder, Be Safe Paramedical's official newsletter. The idea behind the newsletter is to improve on our communication with our clients and the general healthcare fraternity.

As a family business we believe that our family commitments extend far beyond the walls of our offices and are embedded in our products, products you selflessly use to care for the multitude of patients who call for help. We thank you and salute you for your continued support and your commitment to caring for the sick and injured.

The New Year has arrived and we would like to wish all our readers a healthy and prosperous 2011. We believe that 2011 holds some exciting new products for us and ultimately for you too. We have been hard at work developing a new range of pre-packed disposable products marketed under the trade name CritiPack™.

The concept revolves around providing you with a complete range of disposable emergency care kits that will remain consistent in both quality and contents. The focus is on ensuring ease of use, minimising space usage in your emergency vehicle/clinic, maximising hygiene and reducing scene time by making sure you have everything you need at hand to perform a particular emergency skill.

This first edition of The Responder is packed with some interesting reading. One of the major developments being watched with interest by the international healthcare community is the release of the new ILCOR CPR Guidelines. Check out the article in this edition with the major changes in the 2010 guidelines.

I would like to wish you happy reading and to encourage you to continue providing healthcare par excellence to all patients in the spirit of Ubuntu (the essence of being human).

Yours in Healthcare

Editor – The Responder

Product Watch

The CritiPack™ pre-packed disposables for emergency procedures concept is already being well received by both the public and private healthcare sectors. We believe CritiPack™ is going to impact dramatically on patient care in both the pre-hospital and hospital environments. Read the CritiPack™ article on the Be Safe Website.

http://www.be-safe.co.za/index.php/news/34-critipack-new-product-from-be-safe-paramedical

The Be Safe Paramedical Rescue Knife features an 8.6cm combination smooth/ serrated edged blade with a rounded safety tip. A thumb stud on the blade provides an easy opening option. When open, the blade is locked into place by a sturdy liner lock mechanism. The handle provides a robust grip suitable for naked hand grip or grip with rescue gloves. The handle is branded with Star of Life logo. The base of the handle provides a lanyard hole, window punch spike and a shielded seatbelt cutting blade. The metal pocket clip allows tip down pocket carry option. Available now on special.

Be Safe Paramedical has recently designed a good quality T-shirt which we think you will love. Be proud of your EMS qualification. You worked hard for it. The T-shirt is white and is available in various sizes with Basic Life Support; Intermediate Life Support and Paramedic qualifications displayed on front.

Available from our offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Health Focus: The ILCOR 2010 CPR Guidelines

It was with much interest that we all watched the release of the anticipated 2010 ILCOR CPR Guidelines. Several changes were made to the previous guidelines, some of which will require some ‘getting use to’. We have highlighted some of the significant changes in a table for your easy reference.

Adapted from 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular care

Be Safe Specials

Rescue Knife – Orange handle (incl Window Punch & Seat Belt Cutter)– with serrated edge - R140-00 ex

Rescue Knife – Blue handle (incl Window Punch & Seat belt Cutter) – smooth blade – R120-00 ex

Stethoscope 4 SQUARE – Classic type – 3 year guarantee- R150-00 ex

Stethoscope 4 SQUARE – Cardiology – 3 year guarantee- R250-00

Laryngoscope set – 4 blade with L.E.D bulb – CE approved – 5 year guarantee – R900-00

Laryngoscope set – 4 blades Fibre Optic – CE Approved – 5 year guarantee – R2200-00

Healthcare Fun

Healthcare Diary

The healthcare diary is a resource which will list upcoming healthcare events during the proceeding month of The Responder Newsletter.

We are particularly interested in training initiatives such as Continuous Professional Development opportunities. In addition to this we are keen on listing international programmes such as ACLS, ATLS and ITLS.

If you would like to see courses you offer listed here, please send us a copy of your course schedule including costs to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . CPD – The Responder placed in the subject field.

Placing your programme schedule in The Responder is currently a free service and we encourage you to make use of this wonderful opportunity.

We would love to hear about your healthcare service. Why not write some information down about whom you are and what you do and send it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for inclusion in future editions of The Responder.

Organisational Profile: Be Safe Paramedical

Be-Safe Paramedical is a progressive family owned and managed medical equipment wholesaler and importer based in Cape Town & Johannesburg, South Africa. In addition to our offices we also have a warehouse located in Steenberg Industria in Cape Town.

The business foundation of Be-Safe Paramedical rests on the strong ethical belief that good quality and cost effective medical equipment/disposables contributes significantly to the saving of lives worldwide. We acknowledge the fact that healthcare organisations will significantly differ in the availability of financial resources and as such we strive to promote, market and supply quality healthcare products that provide our clients with a wide range to select from.

Given our broad involvement in the healthcare industry, we have developed and gained valuable experience and expertise in both the pre-hospital and in-hospital environments. As such we are in the fortunate position to be able to provide medical equipment solutions that cater for a wide range of emergency care specialities.

Be-Safe Paramedical has undergone significant expansion and growth over the past 7 years to ensure that we provide a holistic service to our clients. Expansion has included a range of well received and highly affective disinfectants which have a very broad application ranging from use in the emergency medical services to emergency/ trauma centres and operating suites. We have seen many health centres and emergency medical services choosing to make use of our brand of disinfectants for their ease of use.

We are extremely proud to be associated with numerous community based organisations that provide valuable people services to all who require them. We have been involved with and supported organisations such as St. John, Red Cross Ambulance & Society, and The National Sea Rescue Institute of South Africa. In addition we have always been keen supporters of initiatives that promote healthcare in Southern Africa, such as the World Rescue Challenge, Emergency Care Seminars and Emergency Care Competitions.

Through strong ethical business values and commitment to healthcare, Be-Safe Paramedical will continue to progress and remain the best possible medical equipment solution for your project or healthcare organisation.

We welcome your comments and feedback

Contact the Editor

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