Search for dissertations about: "David Nelson"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words David Nelson.

2. 1. Factors related to outcome in patients with traumatic brain injury : with special reference to analysis with machine learning methods

   Author : David Nelson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Traumatic brain injury; Glasgow coma scale; Glasgow outcome scale; microdialysis; computed tomography; hematologic tests; machine learning;

   Abstract : Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death in trauma. Neurointensive care (NICU) units have emerged to optimize treatments of the injured brain. The main objective is to identify and avoid conditions that lead to further insult and potential cell death. READ MORE

4. 2. Pathophysiological characterization of traumatic brain injury using novel analytical methods

   Author : Cecilia Åkerlund; David Nelson; Anders Holst; Ari Ercole; Niklas Marklund; KTH; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Traumatic brain injury; Intracranial pressure; clustering; Medicinsk teknologi; Medical Technology;

   Abstract : Severity of traumatic brain injury is usually classified by Glasgow coma scale (GCS) as “mild”, "moderate" or "severe’, which does not capture the heterogeneity of the disease. According to current guidelines, intracranial pressure (ICP) should not exceed 22 mmHg, with no further recommendations concerning individualization or tolerable duration of intracranial hypertension. READ MORE