The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pressure ulcers: Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Chronic wound Wound infections Further Impaired self-awareness Social isolation Decreased quality of life
Mandatory medical device diagnostics. X-ray of the thorax (chest x-ray/chest x-ray), in two planes – an unremarkable x-ray does not exclude the presence of bronchial carcinoma! [any pulmonary nodule is potentially malignant/malignant until proven otherwise]. Computed tomography of the thorax / chest (thoracic CT) with contrast administration – as a basic diagnostic with a tumor … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Diagnostic Tests
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Otitis externa maligna Computed tomography of the skull (cranial CT, cranial CT or cCT) – to determine the spread of inflammation; or Magnetic resonance imaging of the skull (cranial MRI, cranial MRI or cMRI) – to determine the spread of inflammation. Skeletal scintigraphy (nuclear medicine procedure that can represent functional changes … Auditory Canal Inflammation (Otitis Externa): Diagnostic Tests
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Auscultation (listening) of the heart [due todifferential diagnoses: Angina pectoris (“chest tightness”; sudden onset of pain in the region of the heart). Aortic aneurysm – … Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Examination
Medical device diagnosis is usually not required.
Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Highly sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) or troponin I (hs-cTnI) – for suspected myocardial infarction (heart attack). D-dimers – for suspected thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending … Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Test and Diagnosis
Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Epidermal cyst* (epidermal cyst) – bulging elastic skin nodule resulting from retention of horny and sebaceous masses, of various genesis (traumatic, inflammatory, naevoid). Cardiovascular system (I00-I99). Elephantiasis* – irreversible thickening/hardening of the skin with massive fluid retention. Congestive heart failure or decompensated heart failure* (heart failure). Thrombosis of the inferior vena … Testicular Swelling: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate cardialgia (heart pain): Leading symptoms “Chest tightness”; sudden onset of pain in the region of the heart (angina pectoris). Obstruction of breathing (dyspnea). Stinging/burning/tearing Chest pain (retrosternal pain) Radiation to other regions of the body (neck, arms). Occurrence after stress, after a meal, etc.
2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing suitable antibiotics for sensitivity … Testicular Swelling: Test and Diagnosis
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of testicular torsion (testicular torsion). Family history Social history Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you have any pain? If yes, when does the pain occur? Did the pain come on suddenly?* Where is the pain localized? (Testicle, groin?) How long … Testicular Torsion: Medical History
The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of abnormal reflexes. Family history Are there any conditions in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What changes have you … Abnormal Reflexes: Medical History
Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Eczema, unspecified Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Infestation with clothes louse (Pediculus humanus humanus), etc. Scabies (scabies) Injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98). Insect bite, unspecified
