Pneumology Treatment Spectrum
in Bochum
At our Department of Pneumology in Bochum, we examine and treat all diseases of the lung, particularly lung cancer. Our outpatient clinic offers care for both statutory and private health insurance patients. For inpatient stays, 22 beds are available in Pneumology and 16 beds in the infectious disease isolation ward. Our range of treatments includes the following services:
Pulmonary Function Analysis
- Measurement of respiratory volume (spirometry)
- Comprehensive pulmonary function testing (body plethysmography)
- Bronchoprovocation via dosimeter
- Measurement of transfer factor
- Measurement of lung compliance
- Measurement of respiratory drive
- Measurement of respiratory muscle strength
- Blood gas analysis
Cardiological Examinations
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Stress ECG
- Long-term blood pressure monitoring
- Echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Right heart catheterization including test breathing
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- 6-minute walk test
- Spiroergometry to determine the performance reserves of the lungs and the cardiovascular system (on a bicycle ergometer or treadmill)
Radiological Imaging
- Chest X-ray
- Computed tomography (16-slice) including high-resolution analysis (HRCT)
- Lung scintigraphy to assess pulmonary perfusion and ventilation
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Conventional X-ray diagnostics
- Digital fluoroscopy unit
- Mammography and breast interventions
- Angiography and interventions (DSA)
- PET-CT examination (positron emission tomography)
- Conventional X-ray diagnostics
- Digital fluoroscopy unit
- Mammography and breast interventions
- Angiography and interventions (DSA)
Sonography (Ultrasound Examination)
- Sonography of the chest wall and peripheral lung sections
- Sonography of peripheral vessels
- Endobronchial ultrasound
- Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart)
- Sonography of the chest wall and peripheral lung sections
- Abdominal sonography
- Sonography of peripheral vessels
Sleep and Ventilation Medicine
- Screening for sleep-related breathing disorders (outpatient)
- Polysomnography (4 stations)
- Pulse oximetry
- Capnography
- Adjustment to non-invasive ventilation (nCPAP, BiPAP)
Bronchoscopy
- Flexible video bronchoscopy (with fluoroscopy if necessary)
- Rigid bronchoscopy under anesthesia
- Endosonography (EBUS)
- Flexible video bronchoscopy (with fluoroscopy if necessary)
- Rigid bronchoscopy under anesthesia
- Endosonography (EBUS)
- Mini-probe (for peripheral lesions)
Interventions in the Pleural Space
- Examination of pleural effusion fluid
- Biopsy using RAMEL needle
- Pleural effusion punctures
- Pleural drainage
Allergology
- Cutaneous prick testing
- Determination of IgE and specific IgEs for various allergens
- Determination of Aspergillus-specific antigens (Asp 1-6)
Interventional Techniques
- Argon laser therapy
- Cryotherapy
- Stent implantation
- Lung volume reduction techniques
Infectiology
- Infectiological diagnostics
- Antibiotic therapies
- Antibiotic stewardship
- Hygiene concepts
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