Search for dissertations about: "Central venous access devices"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Central venous access devices.

  2. 1. Central venous access devices in patients with haematological malignancies care, complications and home treatment

    Author : Eva Johansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Central venous access devices; haematological malignancies; dressing changes; self-administration; ambulatory; stem cell collection;

    Abstract : A well functioning central venous access device (CVAD) that will remain in situ free from complications during the entire treatment period, is highly desirable in the management of patients with aggressive haematological malignancies. Unfortunately, such a goal is not likely to be achieved due to the high rate of CVAD-related complications. READ MORE

  4. 2. Vascular access in cancer patients – clinical implications

    Author : Knut Taxbro; Sören Berg; Håkan Hanberger; Fredrik Hammarskjöld; Vineet Chopra; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Central venous catheters (CVC) are vital for patients receiving chemotherapy not compatible with peripheral infusion. Thousands of centrally and peripherally inserted central venous catheters are inserted into patients with cancer each year. All types of intravascular catheters are associated with complications. READ MORE

  5. 3. Safety and biological aspects of present techniques of haemodialysis

    Author : Per Jonsson; Hans Dietrich Polaschegg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : haemodialysis; safety; leakage current; central dialysis catheter; microbubbles; microemboli; air contamination; transfusion medicine; transfusionsmedicin;

    Abstract : Introduction: Haemodialysis (HD) is a treatment in which blood from the patient is lead through a tubing system into a dialysis device in a extracorporeal circuit. This circuit contains semipermeable membranes (dialyzer). Blood with uraemic toxins flows on one side, and a salt solution flows on the other side. READ MORE