Search for dissertations about: "Chronic respiratory failure hypoventilation"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Chronic respiratory failure hypoventilation.
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1. Novel Biomarkes in Acute Respiratory Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract : Abstract Background: Dyspnea is a common manifestation of a range of conditions and diseases, sometimes with multiple contributing factors. A subgroup of these patients present with acute hypecapnic respiratory failure (AHRF) and are treated with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV). READ MORE
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2. Home Mechanical Ventilation in Sweden. Demography, Indications, Clinical Effects and Survival
Abstract : Home mechanical ventilation in patients with chronic respiratory failure secondary to several different diseases has become widely acceptable as the provision of ventilatory support can provide symptomatic relief and increase life expectancy. Aims: To study the selection criteria underlying the initiation of home mechanical ventilation and to quantify the effects of in relation to blood gases and lung function; to examine temporal changes in treatment prevalence in Sweden; to study survival and causes of death and demonstrate possible related impact factors. READ MORE
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3. Long-Term Tracheostomy : Outcome, Cannula care, and Material Wear
Abstract : Do people with long-term tracheostomy need hospital care? Which cleaning method is most appropriate for decontamination of inner cannulae? Are tracheostomy tubes changed for rational reasons? There is clearly a lack of evidence based research in this field and the clinical guidelines available are often based on local practice. A tracheostomy is a created opening in trachea to facilitate breathing. READ MORE