Pneumothorax is an accumulation of air in the space between the lungs and the chest. It leads to functional limitations of the lungs and, as a result, oxygen deprivation. What is a pneumothorax? A pneumothorax is said to occur when air has accumulated in the area called the pleural space. The pleural space is a … Pneumothorax: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Esophageal stricture, or esophageal stenosis, is one of the less dangerous complications. However, if left untreated, not only can it itself become dangerous, but it can also be a sign of other diseases. In this respect, esophageal stenosis requires immediate medical treatment in any case. What is esophageal stricture? The human digestive system begins in … Esophageal Stricture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction Severe pneumonia can lead to lung failure if the course is unfavorable. Those affected are then usually connected to ventilators or lung replacement devices and put into an artificial coma. In contrast to a coma, sleep is artificially induced by medication and is then monitored and controlled by specially trained doctors, so-called intensive care … Artificial coma with pneumonia
Tracheotomy In a tracheotomy, the trachea at the neck is opened by an incision in a small operation, thus providing access to the airways and the lungs connected to them. Such an operation is also called tracheotomy (lat. trachea = windpipe). A tracheotomy is used, among other things, for long-term ventilation. In this case, the … Tracheotomy | Artificial coma with pneumonia
Long-term consequences The long-term consequences of an artificial coma in the context of pneumonia are difficult to predict. Termination of the artificial coma can lead to various, mostly temporary symptoms for the affected persons. These include: Dizziness, memory gaps and perception disorders. It can also lead to the occurrence of delirium, colloquially known as “continuity … Long-term consequences | Artificial coma with pneumonia
Definition Multi-organ failure (MOV) is the simultaneous or short-sequential failure of several vital organs. It represents an acutely life-threatening situation. The kidney, liver and lungs are particularly frequently affected. In addition to multi-organ failure, there is also the so-called multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), in which several organ functions are restricted, but not completely lost. Causes … Multiorgan Failure
Diagnosis Depending on which organs are affected, there are different signs that confirm the diagnosis of multiorgan failure. It is important that at least two organs fail simultaneously or shortly after each other. Since multiorgan failure is usually the result of a serious illness or a serious accident that makes it necessary to admit the … Diagnosis | Multiorgan Failure
Acute kidney failure Acute renal failure is a sudden loss of renal function, which can also occur in the context of multi-organ failure. The most common causes are a reduced fluid supply to the kidney (reduced perfusion), damage directly to the kidney, e.g. due to infections, drugs, tumors or even autoimmune diseases or a disruption … Acute kidney failure | Multiorgan Failure
