Therapeutic target Risk reduction of thromboembolic complications → hematocrit value (Hk: volume fraction of cellular elements in the blood; because erythrocytes physiologically represent 99% of the total volume of blood cells, Hkt corresponds to the volume fraction of all erythrocytes in total blood ): < 45 % Therapy recommendations in polycythaemia vera (PV) For mild … Polycythemia: Drug Therapy
Poliomyelitis vaccination (polio vaccine) is the most important and effective preventive measure.To prevent poliomyelitis (polio), further attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Other risk factors Intramuscular injections predispose to paralysis of the affected limb in poliomyelitis. Medications “Vaccine polio” (vaccine-derived poliovirus) by live oral vaccineNote: The inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) confers vaccine protection … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Prevention
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Poliovirus (genus: enterovirus; family: Picornaviridae) is ingested orally (“by mouth“). It then replicates in the cells of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and lymph nodes. Via the bloodstream, it finally reaches the central nervous system (CNS), where it attacks motor nerve cells, which it destroys by dissolving the cell. Notice. Three serotypes … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Causes
Otitis externa circumscripta Stab incision (making an incision with a scalpel) for delayed rejection. Otitis externa maligna Ablation of abscesses (“pus cavity”) or bone sequestra (dead pieces of bone). In extreme cases: radical resection (surgical removal) of the ear or petrosectomy.
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of morbilli (measles). Family history What is the current health status of your relatives? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any symptoms such as fever and signs of a cold? Have you noticed a skin or … Measles (Morbilli): Medical History
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Doppler sonography (ultrasound examination that can dynamically depict fluid flows (especially blood flow)) or duplex sonography (ultrasound examination: combination of a sonographic cross-sectional image (B-scan) and the Doppler sonography method; medical imaging … Chronic Wound: Diagnostic Tests
In bronchial carcinoma (BCA) – colloquially called lung cancer – (synonyms: Bronchial carcinoma; Bronchial carcinoma; Bronchogenic carcinoma; Lung carcinoma; ICD-10-GM C34.-: Malignant neoplasm of the bronchi and lungs) is a malignant tumor disease of the lung. It is the most common malignant (malignant) disease worldwide. Bronchial carcinoma accounts for approximately 14-25% of all malignant (malignant) … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma)
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Inspection and palpation (palpation) of the lymph node stations (cervical, axillary, supraclavicular, inguinal). Auscultation (listening) of the heart [due tosymptom: thoracic pain … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Examination
To prevent pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation), attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Transmission through close physical contact (“hair-to-hair contact”). Less common is transmission through objects that come into contact with the hair
In inhalation, certain substances are atomized and inhaled using a special inhalation device (e.g., nebulizer). Saline solutions, medications, or essential oils are inhaled. Inhalation therapy is primarily used for: Moistening of the respiratory tract Loosening of secretions and liquefaction of bronchial secretions. Solution of cramps (spasmolysis) of the bronchial muscles. Relieve swelling and inflammation of … Inhalation Therapy
Therapeutic target Removal of the lice and the nits (eggs of the head louse). Therapy recommendations Optimal therapy: combination of chemical, mechanical and physical principles of action. Safe killing of nits is not given by pediculocides (group of active substances for pharmacological therapy of head lice infestation; usually pyrethroids and organophosphates; very neurotoxic). Therefore, the … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Drug Therapy
