Search for dissertations about: "Hypertonic saline"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words Hypertonic saline.

  2. 6. Endothelin receptor antagonism and hypertonic solutions in experimental endotoxin shock

    Author : Anna Somell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : sepsis; endotoxin; fluid resuscitation; hypertonic saline dextran; endothelin; tezosentan;

    Abstract : Sepsis is a common and serious condition among patients in the intensive care unit. It is characterized by a systemic inflammatory response, resulting in cardiovascular instability and impaired organ tissue oxygenation due to hypoperfusion and inflammatory changes. READ MORE

  4. 7. Hemodilution with dextran: Effects on blood flow and thrombus formation. An experimental study in the rabbit

    Author : Lieselotte Frost-Arner; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; traumatology; orthopaedics; Surgery; Hypertonic saline-dextran; Desmopressin; Heparin; Dextran; Rabbit; Synthetic vascular grafts; Blood flow; Hemodilution; Thrombus formation; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi; Cardiovascular system; Kardiovaskulära systemet;

    Abstract : Microvascular surgery enables free tissue flaps to cover tissue defects, e.g. after trauma and malignancies. Although major improvements in techniques have been made, problems with poor tissue circulation and thrombus formation still exist. READ MORE

  5. 8. Asthma, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and body weight in children

    Author : Xiaomei Mai; Urich Wahn; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background: In the past few years, the relationship between overweight and asthma has been shown in countries with a Western life-style, but the mechanisms of this relation are only partially understood. Also, very low birth weight (VLBW) babies have immature lung and immune systems, which can conceivably affect the development of asthma and allergy later in life. READ MORE

  6. 9. The serotonin receptor type 3 in chronic and experimental human muscle pain

    Author : Nikolaos Christidis; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : 5-HT3 receptor; Granisetron; Human muscles; Muscle biopsy; Pain; Pressure pain threshold; Visual Analogue Scale; Randomized Controlled Double-blind Trial;

    Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to gain a better understanding of the influence of serotonin on chronic craniofacial muscle pain. The thesis comprised a basic science part and a human experimental part. READ MORE

  7. 10. Pain analysis : A study in patients with chronic low back pain or fibromyalgia

    Author : John Sörensen; Alf Udén; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Chronic low back pain (CLBP} and fibromyalgia (FM} are two common chronic pain conditions in which the pain processing mechanisms are not well understood. To identify the types of pain, we used different intravenous {t.v. READ MORE