This content is machine translated Local therapy of burn wounds Infection control is essential In addition to wound cleansing and debridement/excision, adequate wound dressings in conjunction with topical antimicrobials are important components of the local treatment of burn wounds to contain the potential hazard…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Endoprosthesis infections Prosthesis changes would often be avoidable with a quick diagnosis Prosthetic infections are becoming more and more important due to an increasing number of primary prosthetics. The primary care physician is usually the first point of contact for patients when…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Influence the course of healing in a targeted manner by deciphering biochemical processes The interdisciplinary research project “Skintegrity” has succeeded in developing a new method for measuring the biomechanical properties of healing tissue in vivo. In addition to the role of Activin A…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Burn Wounds No time to lose is the motto! The risk of hypertrophic scars is higher in burn wounds the longer the healing process takes. Correct diagnostic assessment is the basis for adequate therapy. Whether second-degree burns should be…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Vertebral noninflammatory lesions: Medullary changes The causes of medullary changes of the vertebrae are manifold. Inflammatory, tumorous and traumatic noxae as triggers usually lead to spongiosaedema. In the context of degenerative vertebral conditions, spongiosaedema, fatification…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Burn wounds – sensibly treated Correct diagnostic assessment is the basis for adequate therapy. Whether second-degree burns should be treated in an outpatient or inpatient setting depends on the depth of the burn and the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Translational wound research How can infection be prevented? Selection of the appropriate therapy and the optimal fitting wound dressings are decisive factors in the healing process. Consideration of the individual wound microenvironment plays an important role, as recent…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Vascular Surgery Therapy of peripheral vascular injuries Peripheral vascular injuries, although rare, present significant challenges. In addition to hemorrhage control, limb preservation is the primary concern.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Wound treatment Wound dressings through the ages Wound care was one of the first therapeutic measures ever used and developed by humans. Especially in the last 50 years, there has been a complete paradigm shift as far…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Accidental hypothermia “Nobody is dead until warm and dead” Although hypothermia is a rather rare phenomenon, mortality is still relatively high today. Rapid recognition of hypothermia and adequate treatment make the difference between life and death.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Care for traumatized migrants Practical tips for conversation and clarification A good doctor-patient relationship, interest, impartiality and empathy are important prerequisites for dealing with traumatized migrants. Psychologizing explanations should rather be avoided.
