This content is machine translated S2k guideline: Treatment of thermal injuries in adults Burn depth is decisive for treatment strategy Thermal injuries are common and can be momentous. The goals of wound care are low-pain treatment and rapid healing with as few scars as possible. The guideline of the German…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Shoulder pain (Not) a book with seven seals?! Although the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies of the shoulder are often considered “difficult” even by experienced general practitioners, a structured analysis of the problem, taking into account the anatomical…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds Local therapy of poorly healing, infectious wounds Pressure ulcers, diabetic foot syndrome and venous leg ulcers are the most common causes of chronic wounds and are becoming an increasingly important topic in dermatology. W.A.R and PEDIS scores…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Silicone-containing wound dressings support pressure ulcer prophylaxis and therapy Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers are important aspects of everyday medical practice. The use of adequate wound dressings is an essential component and should be criterion-driven. The use of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Spinal muscular atrophy Therapy goals in adult SMA patients firmly in view Spinal muscular atrophy, although a rare condition, is among the most common genetic causes of death in infants and young children. However, adolescents and adults can also be affected by…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Chronic pain From problem to solution – which procedure is indicated when Chronic pain not only has an enormous impact on the quality of life of those affected, but is also not so easy to keep at bay. Choosing the right agent…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Modern pressure ulcer prophylaxis: an update Pressure ulcers are severe complications of multimorbidity and immobility. Pressure ulcer risk can be estimated using the Braden scale. Measures to relieve pressure and promote movement can reduce the incidence…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Skin carcinomas of the head and neck Tips and tricks for the surgical procedure Prior to reconstruction, the detected skin lesions should always be examined histologically. There are a number of things to consider during a surgical procedure, including adequate instrumentation and consideration of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Pediatric wounds What is important to consider in this age group? Pediatric patients are a very heterogeneous patient population. Wound dressings must be adapted to the skin structure of the affected child. Primary healing wounds should be protected from mechanical friction.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Lumbar back pain Note “Yellow Flags” and “Red Flags”! Back pain is one of the most common health problems and can have serious economic and psychosocial consequences. The family doctor is often the first point of contact for those…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Dizziness in old age When the carousel in the head does not stand still Dizziness in old age is one of the main geriatric problems and is more than just a condition. Therefore, it should be treated quickly and effectively to prevent falls and…
