Vojenské Zdravotnické Listy, 2008 (vol. 77), issue 4
Colour Supplement
VZL 2008, 77(4):I-IV 
The Contribution of Medical Societies to the Development of Aviation Medicine in Years 1953-2008
Jiří Šulc
VZL 2008, 77(4):125-128
Active engagement of the Institute of Aviation Medicine in the Intercosmos' Group for cosmic biology and medicine as well as in the organisational sections of the Czech Medical Association in the past contributed significantly to the reinforcement of the position of aviation medicine among other medical specializations.
The Role of the Institute of Aviation Medicine in Professional Training of Flying Staff
Petr Došel, Jiří Šulc
VZL 2008, 77(4):129-132
Along with medical fitness assessment, whose establishment and permanent monitoring belongs to the main obligations of aviation medicine, this medical branch participates significantly in the preparation of flying staff for handling with the set of specific in-flight stresses and situations. This lead-up constitutes the aim of aeromedical training, which convoys the professional career of flying staff from first take-offs to the final landing.
Aviation Assessment Medicine - Lookout for 21th Century
Oldřich Truska, Jozef Vanko
VZL 2008, 77(4):133-134
During the gone-by 10 to 20 years the reasons for non-admission of a medical certificate for flying have changed radically. The more flexible approach to the assessment of applicants for aviation personnel licence with health disturbance was empowered due to diagnostic and therapeutic progress of modern medicine, as well as due to technological revolution in aviation industry. However, the liberalisation follows clear rules, determined by aviation regulations.
The Influence of the Rotator Cuff Lesions on the Health Classification of the Professional Soldiers
Libor Urbánek, Zdeněk Jícha
VZL 2008, 77(4):135-139
In the period from January 2000 to December 2006 we performed together 326 arthroscopic operations on the shoulder joint with finding of rotator cuff tear on our department. In a total number of patients there was 21 professional soldiers. Rotator cuff lesions were categorized on the basis of our modification of the Gschwend classification. Particular types were treated by definite procedures and evaluated by the Constant Functional Score in the time interval. We focused on the professional soldiers and theirs health classification. In the conclusion we attempt to form recommendation of the health classification in cases of particular types of lesions...
Information about 54th Conference of Military Internists
Ladislav Jebavý
VZL 2008, 77(4):139
Cranioplasty in the Model
Václav Masopust, Martin Häckel
VZL 2008, 77(4):140-144
Objective: To describe an optional method for performing cranioplasty after decompressive cranietomy using methylmethakrylate kopolymer with model in patient with traumatic brain injury.Methods: Five patients underwent surgery for treatment of post craniectomy bone deficit by methylmethakrylate matherial fixing a position by titan miniplates.Results: No patient had complications related to this technique and none required further operation.Conclusion: This procedure has the potential to be provide good results in war head injuries.
Continuous 24-Hours Monitoring of Electrocardiogram during Anthracycline-Based Therapy
Martin Jakl, Jan M. Horáček, Radek Pudil, Ladislav Jebavý
VZL 2008, 77(4):145-148
The acute cardiac toxicity of anthracyclines is one of possible side effects of anthracyclines. The study is focused on applicability of the continuous 24-hours monitoring of electrocardiogram in patients treated with anthracyclines. There were 19 patients, who had a newly diagnosed acute leukemia and were treated with chemotherapy containing anthracyclines, participating in the study. Two standard 24-hours Holter ECG records were made in each patient, the first before the onset of administration of anthracyclines and the other during and after the administration of anthracyclines. During and after the administration of anthracyclines the length of...
The Use of Flow Cytometry in Military Medicine and Radiobiology
Zuzana Šinkorová, Lenka Zárybnická
VZL 2008, 77(4):149-154
Flow cytometry has proved a useful analytical and therapeutic technique in many fields of practical medicine as well as in basic and applied biomedical research. With ongoing technological development its potential permanently increases and simple, two- and three-color flow cytometers are being replaced by highly sensitive polychromatic analyzers and high speed sorters that are used for multiparametric characterization and sorting of well-defined cell subpopulations including precursors, progenitors and stem cells. Polychromatic flow cytometry has thus become an essential tool in clinical medicine and its use in the battlefield medical system is under...
Information about the Congress of Pneumology in Berlin
Stanislav Konštacký
VZL 2008, 77(4):154
Comparative Tests of Selected Agents for the Individual Disinfection of Drinking Water in the Field Conditions
Jaroslava Doležalová, Lubomíra Rumlová
VZL 2008, 77(4):155-159
Three preparations designed for the individual disinfection of drinking water in the field conditions were tested (DIKACID, AQUATABS, AQUASTERIL 2 EXTREME). They contain the same effective substance - sodium dichloroisocyanurate. The tests were focused on their disinfection efficiency, temperature stability and organoleptic properties of the treated water. The preparation AQUASTERIL 2 EXTREME showed the best results in these tests.
Cardiotoxic Glycosides
Jiří Patočka
VZL 2008, 77(4):160-168
Cardioactive steroids are found in plants, animals, and insects. Cardioactive glycosides selectively bind to and inhibit the Na+-K+-ATPase, which regulates the trans-sarcolemmal Na+ and K+ concentration gradients. Cardioactive glycosides have been important in treating congestive heart failure for more than 200 years, in large part because of a positive inotropic effect. The now traditional view is that direct Na+-K+-ATPase inhibition leads to elevation of [Na+]i with consequent gain of cellular and sarcoplasmic reticulum [Ca2+]. Their affinity for Na+-K+-ATPase is influenced by the type of lactone at carbon 17 (C17) of the steroid backbone: those...
On the History of Peracetic Acid
Vladimír Měrka
VZL 2008, 77(4):169-170
In scientific literature the discovery of the outstanding antimicrobial properties of peracetic acid is attached to Greenspan (U. S. Patent, 1950). Nevertheless Americans Freer and Novy described its very good bactericidal and sporicidal effects as early as 1902.
Remarkable Life's Anniversary
Jaroslav Zemek, František Dohnal
VZL 2008, 77(4):171-172