Bacterial Meningitis: Diagnostic Tests

Mandatory medical device diagnostics. Computed tomography of the skull (cranial CT, cranial CT or cCT); native (ie. without contrast medium), with bone window – for focus search (focal diagnosis); obligatory on admission day Note: In case of neurological deficit, decrease in vigilance or epileptic seizure, cranial computed tomography (cCT) is performed within 30 min after … Bacterial Meningitis: Diagnostic Tests

Splayfoot (Pes Transversoplanus): Medical History

The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of fallen splayfoot. 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? Do you often wear shoes with high heels? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological … Splayfoot (Pes Transversoplanus): Medical History

Bacterial Meningitis: Prevention

Vaccinations against Haemophilus-influenzae-b (Hib), meningococci (serogroups A, B, C), and pneumococci are important and effective preventive measures.Furthermore, to prevent bacterial meningitis (bacterial meningitis), attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Listeria meningitis – consumption of contaminated food such as milk or raw meat. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) Post-exposure prophylaxis (here because of … Bacterial Meningitis: Prevention

Bacterial Meningitis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate bacterial meningitis (bacterial meningitis): Leading symptoms Severe headache (> 5 on the visual analog scale (VAS); approximately 90% of cases). Septic fever (> 38.5 °C; 50-90% of cases) Meningismus (painful neck stiffness) (about 80% of cases; need not occur in children, unlike adults) [late symptom]. Impaired consciousness ranging … Bacterial Meningitis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Symptom relief Preservation and improvement of the quality of life Prolongation of survival time Therapy recommendations Therapy of low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome. In the presence of low-grade cytopenia (decrease in cell count) and depending on age and comorbidities (concomitant diseases), it is sufficient to initially observe or wait (“watch and wait”) in these patients. … Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Drug Therapy

Bacterial Meningitis: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Bacterial meningitis is usually transmitted by droplet infection. Approximately 2.5 cases of the disease occur per 100,000 population annually. Most are infections caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (so-called pneumococci), Neisseria meningitidis (so-called meningococci; a good two-thirds of all cases by serogroup B, about a quarter of all cases by serogroup … Bacterial Meningitis: Causes

Bacterial Meningitis: Therapy

General measures Patients with meningococcal meningitis must be isolated until 25 hours after initiation of therapy. Observance of general hygiene measures! Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease. Intensive care monitoring Individuals with bacterial meningitis must be monitored in an intensive care unit to control and, if necessary, immediately regulate all … Bacterial Meningitis: Therapy

Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Prevention

To prevent myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Environmental exposures – Intoxications (poisonings). Long-term exposure (10-20 years) to toxic (poisonous) substances such as benzenes and also certain solvents – particularly affected are gas station attendants, painters and varnishers, and also airport attendants (kerosene).

Disorders of Consciousness: Somnolence, Sopor and Coma

Disorders of consciousness (synonyms: Drowsiness; Unconsciousness; Clouding of consciousness; Coma; Coma cardiale; Coma cerebrale; Coma hypercapnicum; Coma prolonge; Irritable syndrome of the mesodiencephalon; Coma; Coma-like disorder; Comatose state; Precoma; Drowsiness; Somnolence; Sopor; Stupor; Cerebral coma; ICD-10 R40.-: Somnolence, Sopor and Coma) refer to changes in ordinary everyday or normal consciousness. One can distinguish quantitative from … Disorders of Consciousness: Somnolence, Sopor and Coma

Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS): Symptoms due to cytopenia (decrease in the number of cells in the blood) (80%). Anemia symptoms (70-80%). Exertional dyspnea (shortness of breath during exertion). Exercise tachycardia (rapid heartbeat under stress). Paleness of the skin and mucous membranes Headache Tiredness and fatigue Dizziness Decreased physical and … Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs