Search for dissertations about: "Catheter-Related Infections"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Catheter-Related Infections.

2. 1. Central Venous Catheterization. Aspects of Catheter-Related Infections and Thrombosis

   Author : Mika Rockholt; Klinisk forskning inom anestesi och intensivvårdsmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; central venous catheter; catheter-related infections; catheter-related thrombosis; thrombosis; catheter-related complications; medical device;

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4. 2. Infections Related to the Use of Medical Devices and Changes in the Oropharyngeal Flora

   Author : Hulda Thorarinsdottir; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; thrombosis; critical illness; biofilm; intratracheal intubation; ventilator-associated pneumonia; ; central venous catheters; catheter-related infections; proton pump inhibitors; oropharynx; MICROBIOTA; foreign-body reaction; hemolysis; inflammation;

   Abstract : Background: Humans exist in mutualistic balance with a large range of microbiota. Illness and hospitalization can disturb this balance and contribute to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), which occur most often in critically ill patients. READ MORE

5. 3. Preventing Infections Related to Central Venous and Arterial Catheters

   Author : Fredrik Hammarskjöld; Bo-Eric Malmvall; Sören Berg; Håkan Hanberger; Bengt Gårdlund; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : Central venous catheters (CVCs) are indispensable in modern medical practice. Serious complications associated with CVC use include catheter-related infection (CRI) and catheter related-bloodstream infection (CRBSI) both of which contribute to morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. READ MORE

6. 4. Vascular access in cancer patients – clinical implications

   Author : Knut Taxbro; Sören Berg; Håkan Hanberger; Fredrik Hammarskjöld; Vineet Chopra; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Central venous catheters (CVC) are vital for patients receiving chemotherapy not compatible with peripheral infusion. Thousands of centrally and peripherally inserted central venous catheters are inserted into patients with cancer each year. All types of intravascular catheters are associated with complications. READ MORE

7. 5. Microbial biofilms on peritoneal dialysis catheters

   Author : Maria Pihl; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Peritoneal dialysis; Biofilm;

   Abstract : Då njurarna slutar fungera produceras ingen urin, och avfallsprodukterna stannar kvar i blodet. Detta tillstånd kallas uremi (”urin i blodet”) och leder till döden om det inte behandlas. Det finns två artificiella sätt att rena blodet på, hemodialys och peritonealdialys. READ MORE