After suffering a wound, wound infection may occur in the wound area. In the past, all forms of wound infections were also called gangrene. If a wound infection could not be prevented in time, this infection usually requires targeted therapeutic treatment. What is a wound infection? An open wound should be disinfected and rinsed with … Wound Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Antiseptics are used in medicine, for example, to disinfect wounds and thus prevent the development of sepsis (blood poisoning). They are chemical substances that can be produced on different bases. What is antiseptic? By the term antiseptics, medical professionals mean a chemical substance used to disinfect a wound. By the term antiseptic, physicians mean a … Antiseptics: Effects, Uses & Risks
Again and again, people of different ages and genders suffer from inflammatory processes in the intestines, which is colloquially called enteritis, as it were. Many people suffer this condition more frequently in their lives. What is inflammatory bowel disease? Inflammatory bowel disease, which like all inflammatory diseases is denoted by the suffix -itis, occurs in … Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Enteritis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The dental unit is the centerpiece of every dental treatment room. Sophisticated, delicate technology combined with factually appealing design serves the patient’s well-being, yet must deliver uninterrupted high performance day in and day out. What is a dental unit? The dental unit is the centerpiece of any dental treatment room. The dental unit can be … Dental Unit: Applications & Health Benefits
Contact lens cleaner, as the name suggests, is used to clean and care for contact lenses. Since there are various types of contact lenses, there are now also many different types of cleaners, in which the lens and the cleaner are matched. In addition, the cleaner is now available in many different filling sizes. What … Contact Lens Cleaner: Applications & Health Benefits
The term aftershave covers agents that can be applied to the skin after a wet or dry shave to counteract skin irritation, razor burn or other minor injuries, and to keep the skin supple and possibly give it a special scent. The products offered usually have liquid, gel or balm-like consistency with a wide variability … Aftershave: Applications & Health Benefits
Lacerations are among the common injuries that occur in the course of a person’s life and usually heal without problems or complications. In the case of extensive lacerations or those that bleed very heavily and permanently, medical advice should be sought to ensure good wound care. This will also ensure optimal healing of the laceration. … Laceration: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An ingrown toenail or ingrown toenail refers to the penetration of the toenail into the surrounding tissue, causing pain especially when wearing shoes. Most often, the big toe is affected by this problem. The technical term for an ingrown toenail is unguis incarnatus. What is an ingrown toenail? By an ingrown toenail, medical professionals mean … Ingrown Toenail: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A bite wound refers to an injury to the skin and underlying tissue caused by the teeth of a living creature (usually an animal). In many cases, the injury itself is not very dangerous; however, there is a not insignificant risk of infection, which can cause more severe courses of disease. What is a bite … Bite Wound: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
BK virus is a polyomavirus. These describe a group of naked virus particles with a DNA genome. The virus is found throughout the world and almost everyone has contracted the virus, as it is usually transmitted in childhood and persists throughout life. The virus is the causative agent of polyomavirus nephropathy, or PVN. What is … BK Virus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
A compress is what medical professionals call a wound dressing that is used to stop bleeding or protect the wound from contamination. It can be made of different materials and is available in different sizes. What are compresses? There are different types of compresses, which are made of gauze, cloth or non-woven fabric. These are … Compress: Application & Health Benefits
1. hand hygiene with a hand disinfectant. Indications for use: For routine disinfection, for example before and after direct contact with a patient. Duration: 20 to 30 seconds 2. hand hygiene with soap and water (hand washing). Indications for use: Only for visibly contaminated hands, for example with blood or other body fluids. After visiting … Hand Hygiene