Search for dissertations about: "central venous catheterisation"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words central venous catheterisation.
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1. Central venous catheterisation - clinical studies on mechanical complications in the ultrasound-guided era
Abstract : Central venous catheterisation is one of the most common invasive procedures performed on patients in secondary care. Unfortunately the catheterisation procedure is associated with mechanical complications that both can be life-threatening and may force postponement of life-saving treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy. READ MORE
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2. Preventing Infections Related to Central Venous and Arterial Catheters
Abstract : Central venous catheters (CVCs) are indispensable in modern medical practice. Serious complications associated with CVC use include catheter-related infection (CRI) and catheter related-bloodstream infection (CRBSI) both of which contribute to morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. READ MORE
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3. Surgically corrected univentricular hearts. Anatomical, haemodynamic and functional status at a long-term follow-up
Abstract : The Fontan operation and its modifications are applied to a large spectrum of congenital heart defectswith univentricular physiology. The Fontan circulation is characterised by a reduced, non-pulsatilepulmonary blood flow and the elevated central venous pressure is the main driving force for thepulmonary blood flow. READ MORE
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4. Continuous ambulatory hemodynamic monitoring with an implantable system : the feasibility of a new technique
Abstract : Patients with chronic heart failure constitute an increasingly large group. Despite recent therapeutic improvements, these patients have a poor prognosis. READ MORE