Search for dissertations about: "Hypertonic saline"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words Hypertonic saline.

2. 16. Human experimental pain models : methodological and analgesic studies

   Author : Helène Schulte; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Pain; human volunteers; pain threshold; hyperalgesia; opioids; ketamine;

   Abstract : Pain is an important clinical issue with great impact on society and individuals' well being. It is well established that sensory abnormalities induced by tissue trauma and inflammation are clinically important in various acute and chronic pain conditions. READ MORE

4. 17. Mastication in jaw muscle pain

   Author : Samaa Al Sayegh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Integrated Pain Adaptation Models suggest a possible pain-motor interaction. Mechanisms affecting the jaw muscle spindles seem to affect the ability to bite and chew, suggesting that jaw muscle pain may be a potential modifier of mastication in humans. READ MORE

5. 18. Novel aspects on osmolality and plasma sodium during pregnancy and labour

   Author : Vibeke Moen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : This thesis was designed to study causes and effects of changes in plasma sodium and osmolality during pregnancy and labour. The physiological changes of early pregnancy include reduction in plasma sodium and osmolality, as well as increased ventilation with reduced arterial pCO2. These changes are usually considered due to progesterone. READ MORE

6. 19. The use of volume kinetics as a method to optimise fluid therapy

   Author : Christer Svensén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: This thesis presents a new application of pharmacokinetic analysis, usually applied to drugs, to the disposition of intravenous fluid. One-volume and two-volume models were developed and non-linear regression was used to characterise the blood marker dilution versus time, relative to the administered dose of intravenous fluid. READ MORE

7. 20. Aspects of hepatoduodenal trauma and fluid therapy in hemorrhagic shock

   Author : Peep Talving; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Liver injury; epidemiology; population-based study; duodenum injury; gunshot injury; surgery; trauma; emergency care; bleeding; hypotension; hemorrhagic shock; fluid resuscitation; prehospital fluid therapy; morbidity; mortality;

   Abstract : Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death among young adults and children, accounting for 5 million deaths worldwide on an annual basis. In Sweden alone, 2500 individuals succumb to traumatic injuries yearly. Beyond the burden of death, injuries contribute to a large proportion of disability. READ MORE