Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification.
- Arterial pulse contour analysis – method for monitoring hemodynamics in patients requiring intensive care.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG; recording of the electrical activities of the myocardium)Note: If there is a history of unconsciousness or initial abnormal ECG findings, ECG should be derived again after 24 h.
- Echocardiography (echo; cardiac ultrasound) – if structural heart disease is suspected.
- Invasive blood pressure measurement
- Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics.
- X-ray of the thorax (X-ray thorax / chest), in two planes.
- Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen (abdominal CT) – for further diagnosis.
- Bronchoscopy (pulmonary endoscopy) – for suspected inhalation trauma.
- X-rays – if fractures (broken bones) are suspected.
- Biopsy (tissue sampling) from the burned skin areas – to determine the depth of the burn.
