Search for dissertations about: "Intra cranial pressure"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Intra cranial pressure.
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1. Early Physiotherapy in the Neurointensive Care Unit - Passive Physiotherapy Interventions
Abstract : Background: In critically ill patients, treated in the neurointensive care unit (NICU) because of severe brain injury or stroke, physical activities have been restricted to a minimum due to the potential risks of complications and adverse events. Nevertheless, passive physiotherapy treatments are widely used without conclusive evidence for their safety. READ MORE
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2. A Laparoscopic Approach in Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery : Experimental and Epidemiological Studies
Abstract : The extension of laparoscopic procedures into the chest may induce specific pathophysiologic effects.In pigs, we have demonstrated how devastating a combined thoraco-laparoscopic approach can be for gas exchange. Furthermore, the transmission of elevated pressure intra-cranially is a potential danger. READ MORE
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3. On severe traumatic brain injury : aspects of an intra cranial pressure-targeted therapy based on the Lund concept
Abstract : Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (sTBI) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. At the Department of Neurosurgery Umeå University Hospital subjects with sTBI are treated with an intracranial pressure (ICP) guided therapy based on physiological principles, aiming to optimise the microcirculation of the brain so avoiding secondary brain injuries. READ MORE