Search for dissertations about: "ARDS"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 43 swedish dissertations containing the word ARDS.

  2. 21. Regional Lung Kinetics of Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury and Protective-Ventilation Strategies Studied by Dynamic Positron Emission Tomography

    Author : João Batista Borges; Anders Larsson; Giacomo Bellani; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : [18F]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose; positron emission tomography; acute pulmonary inflammation; acute respiratory distress syndrome; mechanical ventilation; ventilator-induced lung injury;

    Abstract : Mechanical ventilation in itself can harm the lung and cause ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI), which can induce or aggravate acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Much debate remains over pivotal concepts regarding the pathophysiology of VILI, especially about the precise contribution, kinetics, and primary role of potential VILI mechanisms. READ MORE

  4. 22. Nebulized corticosteroid in septic lung injury : An experimental study in pigs

    Author : Sten Walther; Bo Risberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Sepsis is occasionally complicated by the adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Auto injury by immunocompetent cells are given a central role in the pathogenesis, but our understanding of the mechanisms remains fragmentary. Treatment in septic ARDS is mainly supportive, no causal therapy exists. Mortality is high at 50-70%. READ MORE

  5. 23. Development of novel synthetic lung surfactants for treatment of respiratory distress syndrome

    Author : Oihana Basabe Burgos; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Pulmonary surfactant is a complex mixture of lipids and specific proteins found in the alveoli and its main role is to reduce the surface tension of the alveolar air/water interface, thereby preventing lung collapse. Lack of pulmonary surfactant in premature babies results in lethal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), which is today treated with surfactant replacement therapy, i. READ MORE

  6. 24. Advanced radiological imaging in patients treated with Extracorporeal Memebrane Oxygenation

    Author : Marika Lidegran; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ECMO; computed tomography; magnetic resonance imaging; acute respiratory distress syndrome; thorax; abdomen; intracranial hemorrhage; cerebral infarction; follow-up;

    Abstract : Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the use of a modified heart-lung machine to support life during severe acute cardiac and/or respiratory failure. Patients on ECMO are at high risk for complications due to the severe underlying disease and to the ECMO procedure itself. READ MORE

  7. 25. Use of genes and cells in regenerative medicine

    Author : Oscar Simonson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Regenerative medicine is a discipline that aims to achieve regeneration of cells, tissue or organs in order to restore or establish normal functions. There are several strategies that can be used to achieve this goal. Many of the strategies are based on use of genes or cells to regenerate organ functions. READ MORE