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This blog will not only keep you informed of our latest news at ROCKET, but also chronicle our journey - not from some fancy marketing perspective, but in the words and images of our team on the ground, providing hope to those in need of urgent medical care. We don't believe in stock images and meaningless marketing jargon - our stories are real and our service is tangible. So bookmark this page - we will be posting regularly!
OUR
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OUR STORIES
OF HOPE



Hypothermia in Trauma
Hypothermia in trauma patients can significantly worsen outcomes. Studies have shown that nearly two-thirds of trauma patients present with a body temperature below 36°C, while approximately 9% present at or below 33°C.
ROCKET PR
5 days ago1 min read


HOW ROCKET EMS CHOOSES THE HOSPITAL TO TRANSPORT A PATIENT TO
How does our ROCKET EMS Emergency Management Centre team decide which hospital to fly a patient to?
ROCKET PR
Jun 171 min read


Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) MYTH vs FACT
Discover the truth about Helicopter Emergency Medical Services. Learn how Helicopter Emergency Medical Services impacts emergency care and patient outcomes.
ROCKET PR
Jun 32 min read


What really happens during a HEMS inter-hospital transfer?
Contrary to popular belief, a HEMS inter-hospital transfer involves far more than simply loading a patient into an aircraft and monitoring them during flight. Every transfer is a carefully coordinated critical care operation aimed at ensuring continuity of advanced medical management from one facility to another.
ROCKET PR
May 133 min read


Where does Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) make a difference?
Does Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) actually change mortality? Or do we just feel like it does? This is a tough question, and especially emotionally loaded when your whole job is HEMS.
ROCKET PR
Apr 154 min read


Critical Care Retrieval: The Golden Hour in Motion
Transporting post cardiac arrest patients between facilities is one of the most challenging and high-stakes tasks in critical care retrieval
ROCKET PR
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Highlights from the Masters Of Resuscitation Conference
Uniting medical providers from all walks of life. From September 7th to 9th, resuscitation providers from diverse clinical backgrounds...
ROCKET PR
Sep 12, 20232 min read


Discover the Excellence of Our Specialized Air Ambulances and Skilled Aeromedical Professionals
When every second counts, our specialized ROCKET Air Ambulances stand ready to provide top-tier medical care during critical moments. Our...
ROCKET PR
Aug 25, 20232 min read


ROCKET turned 3 this weekend!
ROCKET celebrated our 3rd birthday on Saturday, 1st July. We are constantly reminded of the impact we make in the lives of people in...
ROCKET PR
Jul 2, 20231 min read


ROCKET's special carrier for our little patients - a neonate incubator
In the event that it is necessary, ROCKET is equipped with a neonate (baby) incubator. Neonatal incubators provide a safe, controlled...
ROCKET PR
Jun 12, 20231 min read


Kimberley team updated their ACLS skills with the support of AIEM this past month
This month, our Kimberly team updated their ACLS course with on-the-job simulation training. ACLS is an internationally accredited...
ROCKET PR
Feb 20, 20231 min read


ROCKET Training: Emergency Airway Management Training
Last week, ROCKET together with their critical care colleagues from ER24, took part in training aimed at managing an airway in a...
ROCKET PR
Feb 1, 20231 min read


ROCKET Training: ACLS training keeping our team up to date
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) training is required every two years for our ROCKET team to keep up to date with current...
ROCKET PR
Nov 29, 20221 min read


Message from Dr. Horn, our Chief Medical Officer, on water safety this holiday season
“Awareness of water safety is crucial during the holiday season. ROCKET recommends taking a proactive approach to preventing serious...
Dr. Johann Horn
Nov 24, 20221 min read


Dedicated service to community events
Rocket_5 was stationed in Postmasburg this weekend to provide medical support during The Great Kolomela Iron Road Race. While our medical...
ROCKET PR
Oct 25, 20221 min read


ROCKET salutes the medical providers and professionals in the remote areas of the Northern Cape, SA
It is with sincere respect that we salute the Medical Practitioners, Nursing Staff, Paramedics, and other medical personnel in those...
ROCKET PR
Oct 9, 20221 min read


Extended range of our Bell 222 & 230's critical in reaching patients in need
During the weekend, Rocket helicopters flew from Kimberley to Upington and from Johannesburg to Sasolburg and Naledi-Nkanyezi Private. It...
ROCKET PR
Oct 3, 20221 min read


ROCKET Air Ambulance covers the Northern Cape of South Africa
ROCKET 4 was activated from our ROCKET Kimberley base this week to assist a 46-year-old male with a life-threatening cardiac condition...

Raewyn Du toit
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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