Range of Services in Pulmonology
in Herne
Outpatient consultations are available at the Thoracic Outpatient Clinic. For inpatient stays, 60 beds are available in Pulmonology, as well as 11 beds in the Respiratory Care Unit and 8 beds in the Intensive Care Unit. The 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 the transfer factor
- Measurement of lung elasticity (compliance)
- Measurement of respiratory drive
- Measurement of respiratory muscle strength
- Blood gas analysis
Cardiological Examinations
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Stress ECG
- Long-term blood pressure monitoring
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 (overview)
- Computed tomography (16-slice) including high-resolution analysis (HRCT)
- Lung scintigraphy to assess pulmonary blood flow and ventilation
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Conventional X-ray diagnostics
- Digital fluoroscopy unit
- Mammography and breast interventions
- Angiography and interventions (DSA)
- PET-CT scan (positron emission tomography)
Sonography (Ultrasound Examination)
- Sonography of the thoracic wall or lung sections near the wall
- Sonography of peripheral vessels
- Endobronchial ultrasound
- Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart)
Sleep and Ventilation Medicine
- Screening for sleep-related breathing disorders (outpatient)
- Polysomnography (4 slots)
- Pulse oximetry
- Capnography
- Adjustment to non-invasive ventilation (nCPAP, BiPAP)
Bronchoscopy
- Flexible video bronchoscopy (with fluoroscopy if necessary)
- Rigid bronchoscopy under anesthesia
- Endosonography (EBUS)
Pleural Punctures and Biopsies
- Examination of pleural effusion fluid
- Biopsy using a RAMEL needle
Chest Drainage
- Insertion in the context of pleural effusions and the treatment of pneumothorax that cannot be aspirated immediately
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
Infectiology
- Sputum examination
- Examination of secretions obtained via bronchoscopy (bronchial secretion, PSB, BALF)
- Antigen determinations
- Blood cultures
- Serology
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