Hugo Minnaar INC - Advanced Vascular Access Services

16/01/2026

Some thoughts on DSI
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Explanation of Delayed sequence Inductions

07/01/2026

Short Basic Midline Video - Follow my Youtube channel

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MIDLINE CATHETERWhat it isA midline catheter is a medium-length IV line placed in the upper arm using ultrasound guidance.It sits in a large arm vein and pro...

31/12/2025

No Downtime
Local Anaesthetic
No going to theatre

31/12/2025

We are proud to share that we have successfully implanted the new PICC-Port by Vygon, supplied by Zebra Medical, in an oncology patient this week.

The procedure was performed bedside in the upper arm, under local anaesthesia only, with no downtime required.

Our patient is doing well and was able to use the port the very next day. His course of chemotherapy is nearing completion, and he will return in 4 weeks for his next cycle.

This is an exciting advancement in vascular access care — providing comfort, safety and long-term usability for patients.

31/12/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Carla Cronje, Christelle Boersema, Alta Saunders, Rita Wasserman, Marius Bosman

31/12/2025

Shout out to my newest followers of our practice. Excited to have you onboard!

Carla Cronje, Christelle Boersema, Alta Saunders, Rita Wasserman, Marius Bosman

29/12/2025

When we are working, we are working. 02:42 am

Our team now includes 5 Doctors and 5 Critical Care Technologists , with some doing the additional 18 months Critical Care Technology Fellowship program.






Our vascular services includes:
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ideal for oncology patients

21/12/2025

21/12/2025

Some very basic info ! Zebra Medical

17/12/2025

Introducing Ms. Precious Ngema

We are proud to introduce one of our long-standing associates, Ms. Precious Ngema, a highly skilled Critical Care Technologist and an integral member of our practice.

Ms. Ngema holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Clinical Technology (Critical Care) from the Durban University of Technology. She is a well-versed critical care technologist with a strong clinical focus and a special interest in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and advanced vascular access techniques.

Precious has been part of our practice for the past five years, during which time she has gained extensive experience in complex vascular access. She has successfully placed in excess of 5,000 vascular access lines, contributing significantly to the care of patients with difficult intravenous access across multiple clinical settings.

In addition to her vascular access expertise, Ms. Ngema is competent in advanced airway procedures and has successfully completed her Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and POCUS certification. She is currently furthering her professional development with the goal of becoming an expert in Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS).

Her dedication, clinical excellence, and commitment to ongoing professional growth make her a valued associate and a trusted clinician within our practice.

17/12/2025

💉 What is a Midline – and why patients love it 💜

A midline catheter is a longer IV line placed into a vein in the upper arm, giving reliable access for IV fluids and medications for days to weeks.

Unlike normal drips that often fail or need repeated attempts, a midline provides stable, long-lasting access — especially for patients with difficult veins.

✨ Only ONE prick required

Our specialised staff at Hugo Minnaar INC - Advanced Vascular Access Services places midlines using real-time ultrasound guidance.
This allows us to see the vein before inserting the needle, meaning:

✔ One needle prick
✔ Less pain and anxiety
✔ High first-attempt success
✔ Arm can bend with no complications
✔ No repeated IV attempts

📌 Ideal for:
• Patients with difficult IV access (DIVA)
• Daily IV failure
• Peadiatric Patients
• Long-term IV therapy
• Frequent IV medications or fluids
• Patients tired of being “poked multiple times”

💜 One poke. Reliable access. Expert care.
Ultrasound-guided midline insertion by trained professionals.

Currently we place Vygon midlines by Zebra Medical at the followng hospitals and out of hospital at Unitas Rooms:
Zuid Afrikaans Hospital
Groenkloof Hospital
Unitas Hospital
Cintocare Hospital
Fairy Glen Hospital
Midstream Hospital
Eugene Marais Hospital Peads
- New Hospitals to follow

📩 Contact us for referrals or bedside placement. 0659257429 or for out of hospital placement for continuous 7 day antibiotic placement.



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