Search for dissertations about: "access to surgery paediatric"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words access to surgery paediatric.

2. 1. Paediatric surgical care in Sweden. Studies on incidence, outcome and access

   Author : Erik Omling; Lund Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; PUBLIC HEALTH; Surgery; Paediatric surgery; Access to care; Quality of care; Epidemiological studies; Appendicitis; Cryptorchidism; Centralisation;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: Advanced paediatric surgery is increasingly centralised in Sweden in order to improve treatment outcomes and reduce surgical risks. However, the overall need for surgery in the paediatric population has not been estimated, and the association between geographic access to surgical facilities and timely treatment for common surgical conditions in children is largely unknown. READ MORE

4. 2. Paediatric surgery in Uganda : burden of disease and barriers to quality of care

   Author : Mary Margaret Ajiko; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: In recent years there has been an increased awareness of surgical conditions within global health. A special emphasis is needed for children which constitute a large proportion of the populations in many countries. Many surgical conditions affect children, and an estimated 85% of all children in LMIC aged 15 will require surgery. READ MORE

5. 3. CD64 (FcγRI) Expression on Neutrophil Granulocytes : A Diagnostic Marker of Acute Bacterial Infections

   Author : Gustav Fjaertoft; Tony Foucard; Per Venge; Stelllan Håkansson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pediatrics; CD64; FcγRI; Neutrophil; Infection; Newborn; Neonate; Pediatrik; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin;

   Abstract : Background. Newborn infants, especially preterm infants, have an increased susceptibility to serious and overwhelming bacterial as well as fungal infections. Symptoms of septicaemia in especially the very preterm neonates are vague and unspecific. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. Interventional closure of persistent foetal cardiac shunts including PDA and PFO : study of outcome, complications and novel methods

   Author : Kristoffer Jonathan Steiner; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Persistent foramen ovale (PFO) and persistent ductus arteriosus (PDA) are two of the most common congenital heart defects (CHD). The incidence of PFO is reported to be between 10% and 35% (1, 2). In term infants, a PDA is seen in around one in 2000 births, accounting for 5% to 10% of all congenital heart disease (3, 4). READ MORE