Search for dissertations about: "anesthesia thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 63 swedish dissertations containing the words anesthesia thesis.

  2. 1. Effects of anesthesia on esophageal sphincters in obese patients

    University dissertation from Örebro : Örebro universitet

    Author : Alex de León; Örebro universitet.; [2010]
    Keywords : Lower esophageal sphincter; upper esophageal sphincter; barrier pressure; obesity; high-resolution solid-state manometry; anesthesia; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; MEDICINE Surgery; MEDICIN Kirurgi; MEDICINE Surgery Anaesthetics and intensive care Anaesthetics; MEDICIN Kirurgi Anestesiologi och intensivvård Anestesiologi; Kirurgi; Surgery; Anestesiologi; Anaesthesiology;

    Abstract : The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) play a central role in preventing regurgitation and aspiration. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the UES, LES, esophageal (E) and barrier (Br) pressures (P) using high resolution solid state manometry (HRSM). READ MORE

  4. 2. Topical anesthesia of the tympanic membrane : an experimental animal study

    University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå universitet

    Author : Sten-Hermann Schmidt; Umeå universitet.; [1987]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Topical anesthesia; middle ear; tympanic membrane; cochlea; collagen fibres; lidocaine; 96 % phenol; Bonain s liquid; auditory brainstem response; ototoxicity; cytocochleogram; scanning electron microscopy; rat; guinea pig;

    Abstract : Myringotomy plays an important role in otological therapy. The procedure requires an efficient anesthesia, which can be obtained without general anesthesia. However, the use of local anesthetics on the tympanic membrane (TM) has been abandoned in many places, as general anesthesia has been readily available. READ MORE

  5. 3. Modulation of Inflammatory Response in Surgical Trauma

    University dissertation from University of Gothenburg

    Author : Andreas Kvarnström; Göteborgs universitet.; University of Gothenburg.; [2012]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; inflammatory response; cytokines; complement activation; colorectal surgery; laparoscopy; inhalation anesthesia; intravenous anesthesia; autologous blood transfusion;

    Abstract : Surgical trauma results in the activation of inflammatory cascade systems in the body. Excessive systemic inflammation can lead to organ dysfunction in one or several organs. READ MORE

  6. 4. Behavior and cytogenesis following irradiation or isoflurane exposure to the developing brain

    University dissertation from University of Gothenburg

    Author : Niklas Karlsson; Göteborgs universitet.; University of Gothenburg.; [2010]
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Klinisk neurofysiologi; Clinical neurophysiology; radiotherapy; isoflurane; anesthesia; hippocampus; neurogenesis; memory; learning; intellicage; dentate gyrus; trace fear conditioning; open field; object recognition;

    Abstract : In this thesis, the effects of an anesthetic agent, isoflurane, on the young brain and resulting behavioral effects were investigated. Anesthesia is commonly used in young children during surgery or other procedures associated with pain or discomfort. READ MORE

  7. 5. Acupuncture in Obstetrics and Anaesthesia

    University dissertation from Nina Kvorning, Dep of Anaestesia and Intensive Care, Hospital of Helsingborg, Sweden

    Author : Nina Kvorning; Lunds universitet.; Lund University.; [2003]
    Keywords : intensivvård; Anestesiologi; auditory evoked potentials; intensive care; Anaesthesiology; sevoflurane; surgery; minimal alveolar concentration; inhalation; electric stimulation; obstetrics; delivery; childbirth; tender points; maternaty care; anesthesia; analgesia; labor; pregnancy; acupuncture; pain; MEDICIN; MEDICINE;

    Abstract : The aims of the present thesis (I-V) were to evaluate the analgesic and adverse effects of manual acupuncture for low-back and pelvic pain during pregnancy (I) and for labour pain (II-III), and also to study the effects of low-frequency electro acupuncture (EA) on clinical physiological responses to skin incision in anaesthetized patients (IV-V). Acupuncture in obstetric patients (I-III) Manual acupuncture in obstetric patients was found to relieve pain in one prospective randomised (I) and two retrospective (II-III) studies. READ MORE