Search for dissertations about: "thrombophlebitis"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word thrombophlebitis.

2. 1. Care and handling of a peripheral intravenous line

   Author : Anna Lundgren; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Peripheral cannula; time in situ; thrombophlebitis; intravenous infusions; nursing care; documentation; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The general aim was to study the way nurses plan, take care of and document a peripheral intravenous cannulae (PIV) related to complications, and to give a basis for quality assurance (QA). The methods used were document analysis, interview, observation and intervention regarding cannula time in situ. READ MORE

4. 2. Fusobacterium necrophorum - from tonsillar carriage to Lemierre’s syndrome

   Author : David Nygren; Infektionsmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Fusobacterium necrophorum is the main causative agent of Lemierre’s syndrome, where the bacteria, following a benign initial oropharyngeal infection, cause septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein with subsequent pulmonary embolisation. Despite that data are lacking to suggest so, F. READ MORE

5. 3. "A syndrome so characteristic" Molecular and clinical studies of Fusobacterium necrophorum and Lemierre's syndrome

   Author : Karin Holm; Infektionsmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Fusobacterium necrophorum; Lemierre’s syndrome; contact system; fibrinolysis; thrombophilia; leukotoxin;

   Abstract : Lemierre’s syndrome is caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum and involves tonsillitis, jugular vein thrombophlebitis and septic pulmonary emboli. The first studies underlying this thesis focused on bacterial interaction with coagulation. READ MORE

6. 4. Factor V Leiden mutation and pregnancy. Haemostasis during pregnancy in non-carriers and carriers of factor V Leiden mutation, with special emphasis on placenta-mediated and venous thromboembolic complications and on blood coagulation and fibrinolysis markers for prediction of complications

   Author : Ulla Kjellberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Activated protein C; D-dimer; Factor V Leiden; fibrinolysis; haemostasis; obstetric complications; platelet function; pregnancy; prothrombin fragment 1 2; soluble fibrin; Sonoclot; thrombosis;

   Abstract : Factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation elevates the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in general. During pregnancy, the haemostatic balance is changed in the direction of hypercoagulability, resulting in an increased incidence of VTE. 42 women were followed longitudinally during pregnancy and the puerperium. READ MORE

7. 5. Peripheral venous catheters : quality of care assessment

   Author : Margary Ahlqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : About half of the patients admitted to hospitals receive intravenous therapy through peripheral venous catheters (PVCs). Unfortunately, the use of PVCs is associated with the risk of complications that may lead to increased morbidity and prolonged hospitalisation. READ MORE