Hugo Minnaar Inc
Vascular Access & Critical Care Practice

Safe, ultrasound-guided access and critical care expertise, when it matters.

A team of Critical Care Technologists and Doctors providing vascular access, elective ICU procedures and ECMO support to hospitals, clinics and specialists.

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Multidisciplinary teamTechnologists + DoctorsBedside & theatre proceduresECMO specialists
What we do

Vascular access services

Every line placed by trained clinicians, with appropriate imaging guidance and strict infection-control technique.

01

Central Venous Catheters

CVC insertion for fluids, drugs, vasopressors, parenteral nutrition and monitoring.

02

Arterial Lines

Continuous blood pressure monitoring and arterial sampling for critically ill patients.

03

PICC Lines

Peripherally inserted central catheters for medium-to-long-term IV therapy.

04

PICC Ports

Implantable ports for patients needing repeated, long-term access, such as oncology.

05

VasCaths & Temporary Dialysis Catheters

Rapid dialysis access for acute kidney injury and renal support in ICU.

Elective ICU procedures

Planned, controlled and safe.

Our doctors and critical care technologists perform planned ICU procedures with full monitoring and preparation.

Special focus

ECMO

Extracorporeal life support is a core focus of our practice, supporting patients with severe respiratory and cardiac failure.

VV ECMO

Support for severe respiratory failure when conventional ventilation is not enough.

VA ECMO

Circulatory support for cardiogenic shock and cardiac failure.

Cannulation & management

Cannulation, circuit management and ongoing specialist support.

ECMO training

Courses for clinicians through our training arm; see Courses below.

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Critical Care & Emergency Services (Pty) Ltd

Training & Education

Accredited, hands-on courses for healthcare providers, presented by experienced critical care clinicians in Pretoria. sAHA and/or CPD accredited.

BLS for Healthcare Providers

High-quality CPR, AED use and relief of choking for adults, children and infants.

ACLS

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: arrhythmia management, resuscitation and post-arrest care.

ACLS-EP

ACLS Experienced Provider: a team-based, scenario-driven course for experienced clinicians.

PALS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support: recognising and managing critically ill children.

ITLS-A

International Trauma Life Support (Advanced): assessment and management of the trauma patient.

POCUS

Point of Care Ultrasound: practical bedside ultrasound skills for acute care.

Book a Course   www.acls.co.za

Our people

A clinical team you can rely on

Critical Care Technologists and Doctors working together across every procedure.

Hugo Minnaar

Founder & Critical Care Technologist

Team member

Critical Care Technologist

Team member

Critical Care Technologist

Team member

Doctor

How referrals work

Simple for you, safe for your patient.

STEP 1

Contact us

WhatsApp or email the patient details and the procedure required.

STEP 2

We assess

We confirm suitability, urgency and what is needed.

STEP 3

Procedure

Our team attends and performs the procedure.

STEP 4

Handover

Clear documentation and line-care instructions.

Get in touch

Please WhatsApp us first, as we are often busy with procedures or in class and will respond as soon as we can.

WhatsApp 082 069 7248

Practice & referrals
admin@hugominnaar.co.za
Training & courses
training@acls.co.za · 082 069 7248
Rooms
Unitas Hospital, Go Health G09, Centurion
Training venue
Zuid Afrikaans Hospital, Training Dept, 255 Bourke Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria