Search for dissertations about: "thesis on cord clamping"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on cord clamping.
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1. Effects of Delayed versus Early Cord Clamping on Healthy Term Infants
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to study maternal and infant effects of delayed cord clamping (≥180 seconds, DCC) compared to early (≤10 seconds, ECC) in a randomised controlled trial. Practice and guidelines regarding when to clamp the cord vary globally, and different meta-analyses have shown contradictory conclusions on benefits and disadvantages of DCC and ECC. READ MORE
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2. Exploring the heterogeneity of the hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell pool in cord blood
Abstract : Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curative treatment for a wide range of malignant and hereditary disorders. It is yet the only clinically established stem cell treatment. READ MORE
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3. Delayed cord clamping in Nepal-Evidence for implementation
Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to investigate effects of timing of umbilical cord clamping on newborn health, and on infant outcomes up to 12 months of age in a high-risk population and to explore the context of implementing changed umbilical cord clamping practices in Nepal.A randomised controlled trial with 540 late preterm and term infants born by normal vaginal delivery was set up at a maternity hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal. READ MORE
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4. Spinal cord oxygenation during thoracic aortic clamping in pigs
Abstract : Despite a dramatic reduction in the mortality associated with thoracoabdominal aorticreplacement during the past 40 years, spinal cord ischaemia that results in paraplegia remainsa serious complication. Simple and reliable intraoperative monitoring techniques are neededto detect impending neurological deficit in time to prevent permanent damage. READ MORE
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5. Improving quality of neonatal care practices in Nepal
Abstract : Despite the availability of cost-effective interventions, resource-poor countries are facing a high burden of preventable neonatal deaths, mainly due to low coverage and poor quality of care. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effect of a scaled-up neonatal resuscitation quality improvement (QI) package on newborn care practices in Nepal. READ MORE