Search for dissertations about: "Sepsis markers"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words Sepsis markers.
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1. Aspects on sepsis : treatment and markers
Abstract : Sepsis is one of the greatest challenges in critical care medicine today, while the treatment of sepsis and evaluation of its severity is complicated. The first part of this thesis presents two approaches on the use of antimicrobial peptides in sepsis treatment, relying on both soluble and immobilized peptides. READ MORE
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2. Severe sepsis : epidemiology and sex-related differences in inflammatory markers
Abstract : Background. Sepsis is a syndrome associated with high mortality rates, substantial morbidity and high costs of care. The incidents of sepsis is reported to be high and controversy exists whether gender affect severity or outcome. READ MORE
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3. Sepsis - an ED perspective. Sepsis Alert & Biomarkers
Abstract : Background: Sepsis, the life-threatening organ dysfunction due to dysregulated host response to an infection, is a medical emergency. Early diagnosis and treatment are important factors to prevent mortality and morbidity. However, sepsis can be diffuse and difficult to interpret. READ MORE
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4. Mitochondrial function in sepsis - Temporal evolvement of respiratory capacity in human blood cells
Abstract : Sepsis is a devastating disease that is caused by the host’s response to an overwhelming infectious process. As sepsis progresses, organs distant from the site of infection become affected and sepsis-induced multiple organ failure ensues. READ MORE
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5. Biomarkers in sepsis and other severe infections
Abstract : Infectious diseases constitute a major global health problem. The presenting clinical picture results from a mixture of direct toxic actions by the microbiological agent and of the immune response mounted by the host. READ MORE