Search for dissertations about: "abdominal wall lift"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words abdominal wall lift.

2. 1. Haemodynamic and ventilatory effects of laparoscopic surgery

   Author : Lena Andersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Laparoscopy; C02 pneumoperitoneum; indicator- dilution technique; central haemodynamics; cardiac output; central blood volume; venous occlusion plethysmography; catecholamines; multiple inert gas technique; shunt; abdominal wall lift; intrathoracic pressure; ventilation-perfusion matching; atelectasis; spiral computed tomography.;

   Abstract : Background: It has been shown repeatedly that the establishment of pneumoperitoneum (PP) is associated with increased cardiac filling pressures, as well as increased blood pressure and systemic vascular resistance. Patients without heart or lung disease can compensate for these effects of PP, but cardiopulmonary compromised patients may develop cardiac failure during PP. READ MORE