Search for dissertations about: "Point-of-Care"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 72 swedish dissertations containing the word Point-of-Care.

  2. 21. Microfluidics in Surface Modified PDMS : Towards Miniaturized Diagnostic Tools

    Author : Sara Thorslund; Fredrik Nikolajeff; Jonas Bergquist; Elisabeth Verpoorte; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Materials science; µTAS; micro total analysis system; PDMS; poly dimethylsiloxane ; microfluidics; heparin; blood filtration; on-chip; ESI-MS; desalting; QCM-D; biocompatible; CD4; capillary flow; lab-on-chip; microfabrication; enrichment; point-of-care; hydrophilic; oxidation; Materialvetenskap;

    Abstract : There is a strong trend in fabricating miniaturized total analytical systems, µTAS, for various biochemical and cell biology applications. These miniaturized systems could e.g. gain better separation performances, be faster, consume less expensive reagents and be used for studies that are difficult to access in the macro world. READ MORE

  4. 22. Point-of-care diagnostics of childhood central nervous system infections, with a focus on usability in low-resource settings

    Author : Reza Rasti; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: The inaccessibility of laboratory services sustains the high burden of paediatric infectious diseases, such as central nervous system (CNS) infections, in low-resource settings. New contextually fit and well-implemented point-of-care tests (POCTs) could relieve such a burden and narrow the diagnostic divide between rich and poor. READ MORE

  5. 23. Experimental Studies on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects of Intraosseous Access

    Author : Gunnar Strandberg; Mats Eriksson; Stefan Lundin; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Infusions; Intraosseous; Sepsis; Point-of-care Systems; Blood Coagulation; Antibiotics; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care;

    Abstract : Reliable access to the circulation is paramount in most medical and surgical emergencies. When venous access cannot be expediently established, intraosseous (IO) access is indicated. This method has a high success rate even in relatively inexperienced hands and there is considerable clinical experience of IO administration of drugs and fluids. READ MORE

  6. 24. Cardiac Troponins in Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Acute Coronary Syndrome : New Applications for Biomarkers in Coronary Artery Disease

    Author : Kai Eggers; Bertil Lindahl; Stefan James; Paul Collinson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Internal medicine; Ischemic heart disease; Acute myocardial infarction; Troponin; Natriuretic peptide; CRP; Cystatin C; Artificial neural network; Point of care measurements; Risk prediction; Invärtesmedicin;

    Abstract : The cardiac troponins are the biochemical markers of choice for the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and risk prediction in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). In this thesis, the role of early serial cardiac troponin I (cTnI) testing was assessed in fairly unselected patient populations admitted because of chest pain and participating in the FAST II-study (n=197) and the FASTER I-study (n=380). READ MORE

  7. 25. Diagnostic assistance to improve acute burn referral and triage : assessment of routine clinical tools at specialised burn centres and potential for digital health development at point of care

    Author : Constance Boissin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Inappropriate referral of patients for specialised care leads to overburdened health systems and improper treatment of patients who are denied transfer due to a scarcity of resources. Burn injuries are a global health problem where specialised care is particularly important for severe cases while minor burns can be treated at point of care. READ MORE