The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- general otolaryngological examination
- pulmonary function test
- blood gas analysis
- CPAP masks selection
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- development of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Pulmonology at the Eichsfeld Hospital Heilbad Heiligenstadt offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment for patients with diseases of the lungs, bronchi and other respiratory organs. Patients receive medical care both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. One of the important areas of the department's clinical practice is the diagnostics and treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Another clinical focus is on lung cancer treatment conducted in close cooperation with doctors from the specialized Lung Cancer Center at the University Medical Center Goettingen. The department carries out artificial ventilation and the necessary therapeutic measures for weaning the patient from artificial ventilation. The therapeutic options of the medical facility include drug therapy with modern medicines and interventional endoscopic procedures. The department's doctors consider each clinical case on an individual basis and prescribe the optimal treatment regimen according to the results of the preliminary diagnostics. The Head Physician of the department is Dr. med. Klaus Schild.
Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant pulmonary diseases, so the department's doctors offer their patients modern methods of dealing with this type of oncology. The department's medical team cooperates with doctors from the Lung Cancer Center at the University Medical Center Goettingen, which provides access to innovative therapeutic methods in this field. Lung cancer treatment is complicated by the fact that the oncological process is asymptomatic for a long time, and when the first symptoms manifest themselves, the disease already reaches an advanced stage. If the patient tells the doctor about such symptoms as cough, shortness of breath, hemoptysis, painful sensations in the thorax and a sharp loss of body weight, the specialist strongly recommends him to undergo a complex of diagnostic examinations that will confirm or exclude the diagnosis. The diagnostics usually include instrumental methods such as X-ray, CT and MRI. The department's doctors also often perform diagnostic bronchoscopy. If doctors' fears are confirmed, and lung cancer is diagnosed, the specialists immediately begin treatment planning. The treatment regimen is developed at an interdisciplinary tumor board with the participation of not only pulmonologists, but also thoracic surgeons, oncologists, radiation therapists and other specialists. Among other methods, the team of the department's doctors uses targeted drug therapy and sparing interventional procedures: stent implantation, argon plasma coagulation, cryotherapy, laser therapy and others. The resection surgery for lung malignancy and radiation therapy are carried out in the specialized departments of the University Medical Center Goettingen.
An equally important area of the department's clinical practice is the provision of medical care to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The pathology is characterized by progressive partial airway obstruction, most often caused by smoking or other external irritating factors. To make an accurate diagnosis, the department's specialists carry out a clinical examination, laboratory tests, pulmonary function tests, X-ray scanning and, in some cases, bronchoscopy. A complete cure of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is currently impossible, but the department's pulmonologists offer patients effective drug therapy regimens aimed at controlling pathology and alleviating symptoms. The doctors also quite often resort to inhalation therapy and oxygen therapy. The last-line therapy is an endoscopic lung volume reduction. A prerequisite for achieving a successful result in the fight against COPD is to quit smoking, if the patient has this bad habit.
The department performs all types of invasive and non-invasive ventilation for severe acute conditions, for example, for severe pneumonia (lung inflammation). The provision of weaning services is also within the competence of the pulmonologists working in the medical facility.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of lung cancer (in cooperation with Lung Cancer Center at the University Medical Center Goettingen)
- Diagnostics and treatment of malignant pleural tumors
- Diagnostics and treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Diagnostics and treatment of interstitial lung disease
- Diagnostics and treatment of sarcoidosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of bronchiectasis
- Diagnostics and treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders
- Diagnostics and treatment of other pulmonary pathologies
The department's diagnostic and therapeutic options include:
- Diagnostics
- Pulmonary function testing
- Spirometry
- Spiroergometry
- Body plethysmography
- Lung diffusion testing
- Pulse oximetry
- Blood gas test
- Endoscopic diagnostics of pulmonary diseases
- Bronchoscopy (flexible and rigid), including transbronchial needle biopsy and cryobiopsy
- Ultrasound-guided lymph node puncture
- Thoracoscopy for examining the pleural cavity
- Pulmonary function testing
- Treatment
- Pharmacotherapy, including targeted therapy for lung cancer
- Interventional endoscopic procedures
- Hemostasis for pulmonary hemorrhage with fibrin or adrenaline
- Tamponade for stopping severe hemorrhage
- Argon plasma coagulation, laser therapy and cryotherapy for lung tumors
- Endoscopic lung volume reduction (for example, for severe pulmonary emphysema)
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Dr. med. Klaus Schild, is the Head Physician of the Department of Pulmonology at the Eichsfeld Hospital Heilbad Heiligenstadt. Prior to that, he worked at the Grafschaft Abbey Hospital, the Hospital Immenhausen and the Evangelical Hospital Goettingen-Weende. The doctor studied medicine at the University of Goettingen. He is board certified in Pulmonology and also has additional qualifications in Allergology and Somnology. Of key interest for Dr. Schild is the provision of medical care for patients with bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Eichsfeld Klinikum
About hospital
The Eichsfeld Hospital Heilbad Heiligenstadt is a reputable medical facility, whose patients can undergo high-quality diagnostics and treatment in accordance with European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the University of Goettingen, so many local doctors are actively engaged in research activities and can offer patients innovative treatment methods that are available only in leading medical centers in Germany.
The hospital has ten highly specialized departments, which are responsible for the diagnostics and treatment of a specific group of diseases. The hospital provides modern treatment of diseases of the heart, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, female and male reproductive system, as well as diseases in children. The hospital has 352 beds. Patients also receive many medical services on an outpatient basis.
The hospital employs a highly professional team of doctors, each of whom strives to provide the patients with effective, most sparing and safe treatment in a comfortable environment. The specialists are distinguished not only by their successful clinical experience, but also by their approach to treatment – the patient and his health always come first. The doctors and nursing staff are sympathetic to the individual needs and wishes of their patients. The specialists are always ready to help, advise and answer questions of interest.
The hospital is justly proud of its modern technical base. The medical facility has diagnostic rooms with state-of-the-art equipment for laboratory and endoscopic examinations, operating rooms with everything necessary to perform minimally invasive and open surgeries, treatment rooms with advanced laser systems, etc. All this allows for high-precision diagnostics and treatment in accordance with the very latest standards of world medicine.
The exceptional quality of the hospital's medical services is confirmed by the prestigious Cooperation for Transparency and Quality in Healthcare (KTQ) certificate. In addition, an undeniable evidence of the high status of the hospital is the constantly growing number of patients who entrust their health to its doctors.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Eichsfeld Hospital Heilbad Heiligenstadt live in comfortable single and double rooms with a modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The furnishing of the patient rooms includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a TV and a telephone. The patient can connect to Wi-Fi, if desired.
The hospital also offers accommodation in enhanced-comfort rooms. Such patient rooms are more spacious, additionally equipped with upholstered furniture, a safe and a mini fridge. The bathroom of the enhanced comfort rooms has changeable towels and toiletries.
Meals and Menus
The hospital provides its patients with three delicious and healthy meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Diet meals are provided for each meal. If for some reason you do not eat all the foods, you will be offered an individual menu.
Those patients living in enhanced-comfort rooms are offered a wider range of meals. Fresh fruit is delivered to the room every morning, as well as tea and coffee can be ordered throughout the day.
In addition, the hospital has a cozy cafeteria where one can taste delicious European cuisine, enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or cappuccino with a wonderful dessert.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Television
During an inpatient stay, each patient can use a telephone, a TV and the Internet. Please inform the medical staff about your desire to use these services at the time of admission to the hospital. The base rate is 1.60 € per day and includes the use of the TV in the patient room.
The Internet is available in almost all patient rooms of the hospital. Reservations are made upon admission to inpatient treatment or in the information department. Access is provided with a password for a fee of 3 € for every 300 MB.
Religion
The hospital regularly hosts Catholic divine services. Other religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.