Search for dissertations about: "Fredrik Carlstedt"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Fredrik Carlstedt.

2. 1. Calcium metabolism and cytokines in critical illness

   Author : Fredrik Carlstedt; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Medical sciences; calcium; critical illness; hemodynamics; hypocalcemia; IL-6; mortality; TNF-alpha; severity of disease; sepsis; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicine; medicin;

   Abstract : Hypocalcemia is a common finding in critically ill patients, particularly in those with sepsis, and has been found to be associated with increased mortality. The pathogenesis of this altered calcium metabolism is unknown and the effects of calcium supplementation are poorly investigated. READ MORE