Search for dissertations about: "lung transplantation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 49 swedish dissertations containing the words lung transplantation.

  2. 11. Minimally invasive cardiorespiratory monitoring and lung recruitment manoeuvres. Studies in animals and humans

    Author : Helena Odenstedt; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Monitoring; cardiac output; lung volume; lung recruitment manoeuvre; regional ventilation; acute lung injury; bronchoalveolar lavage; endotoxin; cardiac tamponade;

    Abstract : Background: The maintenance of adequate oxygen delivery is essential to preserve organ function. The circulatory and respiratory systems interact closely to accomplish this. Optimising the function of these systems is of fundamental importance in critically ill patients. This requires adequate monitoring techniques. READ MORE

  4. 12. Cardiovascular risk factors and peripheral vascular function in lung transplant recipients

    Author : Martin Silverborn; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : lung transplantation; cardiovascular risk factors; hypertension; arterial compliance; vascular resistance; endothelial function; endothelin-1;

    Abstract : Objective: Cardiovascular disease is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality after organ transplantation. Development of cardiovascular risk factors, like hypertension, is common after transplantation. READ MORE

  5. 13. Imaging in Lung Transplantation. Evaluation and Imaging of the Lung in Organ Donors

    Author : Gracijela Bozovic; Lund Diagnostisk radiologi; []
    Keywords : Imaging; Lung Transplantation; Donors; Chest Radiography; Chest CT; Computed Tomography;

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  6. 14. Next generation bioengineering of lung tissue for transplantation

    Author : Martina M. De Santis; Lungbioengineering och regeneration; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Lung transplantation is the only option for end-stage lung diseases, but organ shortage remains problematic. Generating lungs ex vivo could overcome shortages with current approaches being explored for lung tissue engineering utilizing a biologically derived, synthetic or hybrid scaffold which is seeded with cells and cultured ex vivo. READ MORE

  7. 15. Aspects of Acute Kidney Injury in Thoracic Surgery and Intensive Care. With special interest in extracrporeal circulation and transplantation

    Author : Edgars Grins; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Acute Kidney Injury; Extracorporeal Circulation; Cyclosporine A; CYTOKINES; ECMO; Lung Transplantation;

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