Search for dissertations about: "airway resistance"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 44 swedish dissertations containing the words airway resistance.
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21. Nasal CPAP support of newborn infants : measurements of interface leakage and performance of selected systems
Abstract : Objective: The most common treatment for newborns in respiratory distress is nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP). Comparing clinical studies have shown a better outcome and a lower risk of chronic lung disease compared to invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) when used as primary treatment. READ MORE
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22. Treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using immunoglobulin Y : A porcine experimental model of ventilator-associated pneumonia and septic shock caused by P. aeruginosa
Abstract : Background: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in patients treated in the intensive care unit. The spread of pathogens with anti-microbial resistance mandates the investigation of novel therapeutic strategies. We hypothesized that specific polyclonal anti-P. READ MORE
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23. The preterm infant : evaluating and developing non-invasive respiratory strategies to avoid mechanical ventilation
Abstract : Avoiding mechanical ventilation of preterm infants is important to prevent morbidity and mortality. Non-invasive ventilation and CPAP has been shown to be superior to intubation and mechanical ventilation in preventing chronic lung disease in very preterm infants.1 . CPAP for infants was first used in the early 70’s. READ MORE
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24. Interactions between mast cells and smooth muscle in asthma models
Abstract : Allergic asthma is the major phenotype of asthma and is characterized by specific responses to allergens as well as airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), inflammation and remodelling. Mast cells and airway smooth muscle cells (ASM) play an important role in the allergic airway response and there are several indications that a cross-talk exists between these two cell types contributing to asthma pathogenesis. READ MORE
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25. Indoor environment and tobacco smoke exposure in relation to allergic disease and lung function
Abstract : Asthma and other allergy related diseases are the most common chronic diseases in childhood, and have become a major public health concern. The rapid increase in the occurrence of these diseases, especially in high-income countries, has led to the study of the role ofvarious environmental and lifestyle factors. READ MORE
