Search for dissertations about: "Preoperative Care methods"

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2. 1. Patients´ experiences of mood while waiting for day surgery

   Author : Margita Svensson; Ulrica Nilsson; Mia Svantesson; Eva Jangland; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; preoperative; mood; anxiety; calm; preoperative care; nursing; day surgery;

   Abstract : Preoperative psychological state is a major issue in day surgery; especially as patients have a short hospital stay. Except for preoperative anxiety, knowledge is sparse about how patients’ experience mood during waiting for day surgery. READ MORE

4. 2. Assessment and management of bariatric surgery patients

   Author : Tomi Pösö; Doris Kesek; Ola Winsö; Roman Aroch; Mats Enlund; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bariatric surgery; morbid obesity; anesthesia; echocardiography; fluid therapy; preoperative; perioperative; venous return; rehydration; volatile rapid sequence induction; spontaneous breathing; sevoflurane.; anestesiologi; Anaesthesiology;

   Abstract : Background: In morbidly obese individuals (MO) cardiorespiratory comorbidities and body habitus challenge the perioperative management of anesthesia. To implement safe and reproducible routines for anesthesia and fluid therapy is the cornerstone in order to minimize anesthesia-related complications and to meet individual variability in rehydration needs. READ MORE

5. 3. Platelet Inhibition and Bleeding in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

   Author : Ulrica Alström; Elisabeth Ståhle; Ulf Schött; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; bleeding; cardiac surgery; platelet inhibition; re-exploration; cost analysis; Anaesthetics and intensive care; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; Thoraxkirurgi; Thorax Surgery; Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care; Anestesiologi och intensivvård;

   Abstract : A substantial number of patients undergoing cardiac surgery are on dual anti-platelet treatment with clopidogrel and aspirin. A disadvantage with this treatment is increased risk of bleeding. Bleeding is a complication of major concern associated with adverse outcome for the patient and increased hospital resource utilization. READ MORE

6. 4. Goal-directed fluid therapy during major abdominal surgery

   Author : Hans Bahlmann; Lena Nilsson; Robert Hahn; Anna Oscarsson Tibblin; Zsolt Molnar; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: Both hypo- and hypervolemia increase the risk for postoperative complications after major abdominal surgery. Fluid needs vary amongst patients depending on differences in preoperative dehydration, intraoperative physiology and surgical characteristics. READ MORE

7. 5. Day surgery; routines, pain and recovery

   Author : Metha Brattwall; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; day surgery pain routines recovery nausea and vomiting nicotine postoperative pain analgesics tramadol etoricoxib snuff EQ-5d health profile self-assessed questionnaire follow-up;

   Abstract : Day surgery in Sweden is increasing both in numbers and in types of procedures. Also older and sicker patients are often included in day case surgery programs, which puts an extra demand on good practice. Methods: Study I: Questionnaires regarding routines used in 2005 were sent to all day surgery clinics in Sweden. READ MORE