Search for dissertations about: "central dialysis catheter"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words central dialysis catheter.
-
1. Safety and biological aspects of present techniques of haemodialysis
Abstract : Introduction: Haemodialysis (HD) is a treatment in which blood from the patient is lead through a tubing system into a dialysis device in a extracorporeal circuit. This circuit contains semipermeable membranes (dialyzer). Blood with uraemic toxins flows on one side, and a salt solution flows on the other side. READ MORE
-
2. Infections Related to the Use of Medical Devices and Changes in the Oropharyngeal Flora
Abstract : Background: Humans exist in mutualistic balance with a large range of microbiota. Illness and hospitalization can disturb this balance and contribute to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), which occur most often in critically ill patients. READ MORE
-
3. Central venous access devices in patients with haematological malignancies care, complications and home treatment
Abstract : A well functioning central venous access device (CVAD) that will remain in situ free from complications during the entire treatment period, is highly desirable in the management of patients with aggressive haematological malignancies. Unfortunately, such a goal is not likely to be achieved due to the high rate of CVAD-related complications. READ MORE
-
4. Dialysis initiation and clinical outcomes in chronic kidney disease : role of education and biomarkers
Abstract : For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who develop kidney failure, renal replacement therapy (RRT) with kidney transplantation is the best treatment option. But if this is not possible due to lack of organs or medical factors, dialysis initiation with haemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) is required. READ MORE