Search for dissertations about: "pulmonary aspiration"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words pulmonary aspiration.
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1. Risk of pulmonary aspiration during anesthesia and sedation
Abstract : Pulmonary aspiration is a feared complication in anesthesia practice. Even if it is a rare event it is the most common cause of anesthesia related death. READ MORE
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2. Effects of remifentanil on esophageal sphincters and swallowing function
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3. Reduced Preoperative Fasting in Children
Abstract : Preoperative fasting is recommended in order to reduce the risk of perioperative pulmonary aspiration. However, preoperative fasting may have negative effects on patient wellbeing and homeostasis. READ MORE
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4. Perioperative complications in obese patients : A thesis on risk reducing strategies
Abstract : Aspiration of gastric content and delayed or failed intubation are the leading causes of anesthesia-related mortality and morbidity. In the recovery period, airway obstruction with subsequent hypoxia is a relatively common cause of morbidity, and is highly associated to the amount of opioids administered, especially in obese patients. READ MORE
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5. Inactivation of pulmonary surfactant and its prevention
Abstract : Pulmonary surfactant is a lipoprotein complex coating the conducting airways down to the terminal airspaces. Its main function is to lower surface tension at the air liquid interface thus preventing alveolar collapse at end expiration. READ MORE