Orbscan topography (synonym: Orbscan I) is a modern procedure in ophthalmology that allows pachymetry (measurement of corneal thickness) and analysis of the anterior chamber structures of the eye (lens, iris). Corneal thickness is a parameter of tremendous importance and is used to determine corneal function. Indications (areas of application) Checking the function of the corneal … Orbscan Topography
Consequential diseases or complications of bubonic plague (bubonic plague) Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Spontaneous opening of the bubo(s)-inward as well as outward-with pathogen seeding: pneumonic plague and involvement of other organs are possible Plague sepsis Consequential diseases or complications of pneumonic plague Cardiovascular system (I00-I99). Cardiovascular failure, shock Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Plague … Plague: Complications
The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of abdominal trauma (abdominal trauma). In order to assess the nature and extent of abdominal trauma, it is enormously important to reconstruct how the accident occurred. If the affected person is unresponsive, accident witnesses must be consulted. Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). … Abdominal Trauma: Medical History
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin (normal: intact; abrasions/wounds, redness, hematomas (bruises), scars) and mucous membranes. Gait (fluid, limping). Body or joint posture (upright, bent, gentle posture). Malpositions (deformities, contractures, shortenings). Muscle atrophies (side … Ganglion Cyst (Gideon’s Disease): Examination
HPV vaccination is the most important and effective preventive measure against cervical carcinoma (see primary prevention below). Furthermore, to prevent cervical cancer, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors High parity (number of births). Nutrition Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients. Consumption of stimulants Tobacco (smoking) Poor … Cervical Cancer: Prevention
Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism). Food intolerances such as lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance. Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Malaria – tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Pseudomembranous enterocolitis / pseudomembranous colitis – inflammation of the intestinal mucosa, which usually occurs after taking antibiotics; the cause is an overgrowth of the intestine with the … Gastroenteritis: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
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, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin changes)? Pulsations? Bowel movements? Visible vessels? Scars? Hernias (fractures)? … Extracranial Carotid Stenosis: Examination
Radiation sickness (synonyms: Nuclear accident; atomic bomb explosion; nuclear power plant accident; radiation syndrome; acute radiation syndrome (ARS); radioactive fallout; X-ray burns; radiation sequelae; radiation insult; radiation injury; radiation accidents; ICD-10 T66: Unspecified damage from radiation) can occur after radiation accidents (e. e.g., reactor accident, nuclear disaster) (ICD-10: W91.9!), long-term occupational exposure, or after radiation … Radiation Sickness
Stroke risk analysis (synonyms: SRA analysis; stroke risk analyzer; stroke risk analysis) is a novel procedure in the field of apoplectic insult (stroke) prevention. It is a diagnostic procedure that allows early detection of the risk of stroke in patients at risk based on the ECG (electrocardiogram; procedure that creates the electrical record of heart … Stroke Risk Analysis
In syncope (synonyms: General collapse; Blackout; Gowers syndrome; Cardiac syncope; Cardiac syncope; Collapse; Short-term loss of consciousness; Fainting; Fainting syndrome; Sympathicovasal seizure; Syncopal seizure; Syncope; Syncope with vasoconstriction; Vagus-induced fainting; Vagus-induced fainting; Vasomotor instability; Vasomotor phenomenon; vasovagal syncope; vasovagal seizure; vasovagal reflex; vasovagal phenomenon; vasovagal syndrome; ICD-10 R55) is a brief loss of consciousness (“transient … Syncope and Collapse
The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of heart murmurs. Family history Is there any history of heart disease in your family? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you … Heart Murmurs: Medical History
Symptoms and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings not elsewhere classified (R00-R99) ALTE (apparently life-threatening event; near-SIDS) – symptom complex associated with respiratory arrest, slowed heartbeat, and pallor of the infant. Sudden unexpected infantdeath syndrome; SUDI – infant death in which a cause of death was identified in the autopsy
