{"id":51570,"date":"2020-12-17T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T06:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/ultrasound-machine-to-benefit-st-francis-clinic-20201216-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T17:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:28:07","slug":"ultrasound-machine-to-benefit-st-francis-clinic-20201216-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/ultrasound-machine-to-benefit-st-francis-clinic-20201216-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultrasound machine to benefit St Francis Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_46277b79\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9595\/b1375d33e6934d82b04e1b5d02b0c0a8.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9595\/c38711ec75a34b54bc6f4a01c76cf4b2.jpg\" title=\"Rotarians Craig Northwood and Tom Roux with Dr Jean Malan, Sister-in-Charge Glenda Micheals, Sister Glenecia Bosman and Dr Anina Ellis.Photo: SUPPLIED\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Rotarians Craig Northwood and Tom Roux with Dr Jean Malan, Sister-in-Charge Glenda Micheals, Sister Glenecia Bosman and Dr Anina Ellis.Photo: SUPPLIED<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>CHRISTMAS came early for the Sea Vista Clinic this year when the Rotary Club of St Francis officially presented a Phillips Ultrasound Clear View machine valued at R350 000 to the St Francis Clinic in Sea Vista on December 9. <\/p>\n<p>St Francis-based Dr Jean Malan and his colleague, Dr Anina Ellis, who consult at the Clinic every day, accepted the machine on behalf of the clinic. <\/p>\n<p>Dr Malan explained that the machine was a much needed instrument which would be of enormous benefit to the adult female population of Sea Vista, especially as the clinic\u2019s old Ultrasound machine had lost its full functionality and was no longer in use.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis new ultrasound machine will allow us to do superficial scans for breast masses, but the greatest benefit will be the vaginal probe which will allow us to investigate the ovarian pathology for our female patients. It will also allow us to accurately determine the estimated date of delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is very difficult for antenatal caregivers to manage pregnancy when the foetal age, health status or number of foetuses is not known,\u201d Malan continued. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cUltrasound can also diagnose many of the most common causes of maternal and neonatal mortality including multiple gestations, sequelae of abortion, causes of obstructed labour, and specific causes of maternal haemorrhage such as placenta praevia. Early identification of high-risk pregnancies will ensure that clinic staff can recommend timely referral to the relevant provincial hospital for a higher level of obstetric care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paying this good deed forward in true Christmas spirit, the clinic has donated the old ultrasound machine to Dr Nerine Botha at Aloe Veterinary Clinic in St Francis Bay. Although the old machine no longer has full functionality, it is suitable for use in veterinary medicine and Dr Botha will be able to make excellent use of the machine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were thrilled to be able to facilitate the donation of the Ultrasound machine to the St Francis Clinic. 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