Search for dissertations about: "Esophageal pressure"

Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words Esophageal pressure.

  2. 11. Exploring the role of rheology in bolus flow using an in-vitro approach

    Author : Muhammad Waqas; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; extensional rheology; ultrasound viscometery; Bolus rheology; in vivo analysis; in vitro manometry; In-vitro simulations; degluitition; microstructure analysis; thickened fluids; Dysphagia;

    Abstract : Swallowing disorders, termed ‘dysphagia’, are more common in the elderly but can also affect younger persons. Approximately, 8% of the world’s population suffers from dysphagia. A Texture Modified Diet (TMD), which increases bolus viscosity to adjust for the sluggish bolus handling mechanism, is the most common intervention. READ MORE

  4. 12. Risk of pulmonary aspiration during anesthesia and sedation

    Author : Per Cajander; Johanna Savilampi; Hans Törnblom; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pulmonary aspiration; face-mask ventilation; anesthesia induction; high resolution impedance manometry; procedural sedation; remifentanil; dexmedetomidine; swallowing physiology;

    Abstract : Pulmonary aspiration is a feared complication in anesthesia practice. Even if it is a rare event it is the most common cause of anesthesia related death. READ MORE

  5. 13. Stent treatment of perforated duodenal ulcer - physiology and clinical aspects

    Author : Jorge Alberto Arroyo Vázquez; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stent; Gastroscopy; Perforated duodenal ulcer; Proton Pump inhibitor; Gastric bacterial flora; Gastric pH; Pylorus; EndoFLIP™; Pyloric motility;

    Abstract : Background The incidence of perforated duodenal ulcer is decreasing but still constitutes a life-threatening complication to peptic ulcer disease. Abdominal contamination from gastric or duodenal content occurs during perforations. READ MORE