Search for dissertations about: "Niv"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word Niv.

  2. 1. Non invasive ventilation in people with cystic fibrosis

    Author : Cecilia Rodriguez Hortal; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life shortening autosomal recessive inherited disease affecting Caucasian people. The two main clinical characteristics of CF are progressive pulmonary disease and pancreatic insufficiency. The goal of airway clearance technique (ACT) is to improve ventilation and mucociliary clearance. READ MORE

  4. 2. Intensive care in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : treatment with non-invasive ventilation and long-term outcome

    Author : Johan Berkius; Sten Walther; Folke Sjöberg; Hans Blomqvist; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of chronic morbidity and mortality throughout the world. When we began this project our knowledge about the outcome of COPD patients admitted to the ICU in Sweden was scarce. READ MORE

  5. 3. Methods and utilities to assist in the optimization of image quality and radiation dose in X-ray Computed Tomography

    Author : Robert Bujila; Mats Danielsson; Nico Buls; KTH; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Fysik; Physics;

    Abstract : X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) is a highly utilized tool in diagnos- tic radiology. CT provides radiologists with unobstructed views of patient anatomy. However, image quality in CT is highly dependent on the imaging task, scan technique, beam quality and radiation dose. READ MORE

  6. 4. Catalytic Steam Pyrolysis of Biomass for Production of Liquid Feedstock

    Author : Efthymios Kantarelis; Weihong Yang; Tobias Richards; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Pyrolysis; Catalytic Cracking; Catalytic Upgrading; Biomass to Liquids; Bio-fuels; Πυρόλυση; Καταλυτική διάσπαση; Καταλυτική αναβάθμιση; Biomass to Liquids; Βιοκαύσιμα; Pyrolys; Katalytisk Krackning; Katalytisk uppgradering; Biomass to Liquids; biobränslen; Chemical Engineering; Kemiteknik; Energy Technology; Energiteknik; Teknisk materialvetenskap; Materials Science and Engineering;

    Abstract : The current societal needs for fuels and chemical commodities strongly depend on fossil resources. This dependence can lead to economic instabilities, political problems and insecurity of supplies. READ MORE