Search for dissertations about: "critical illness"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 97 swedish dissertations containing the words critical illness.

  2. 16. Physical and psychological problems after critical illness : prediction, detection and treatment

    Author : Anna Schandl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Intensive Care Unit;

    Abstract : The prevalence of physical and psychological problems after critical illness is high. To improve long-term outcome in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors, follow-up programmes are under development. However, the optimal organization, duration and content of ICU follow-up has not yet been established and the efficacy of ICU follow- up is uncertain. READ MORE

  4. 17. Critical illness myopathy : effects of specific intervention strategies and molecular mechanisms

    Author : Rebeca Corpeño Kalamgi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Skeletal muscles are a tissue with remarkable adaptability and are essential in the body in many aspects. The homeostasis of the muscles is vital for the maintenance of the body, thus muscle damage is associated with several diseases and leads to a poor quality of life. READ MORE

  5. 18. Chronic dysglycaemia and diabetes type : impact in critical illness and sepsis

    Author : Anca Cristina Balintescu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Diabetes is a common disease in the general population. Higher susceptibility to infection and increased morbidity can lead to severe illness and intensive care unit (ICU) admission. READ MORE

  6. 19. Venous thrombosis in children : the roles of vascular access and critical illness

    Author : Åsa Östlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Venous thromboembolism (VT) is a rare event in the general pediatric population. However, the incidence in hospitalized children is higher and has increased dramatically reaching 58 per 10 000 children. The single most important risk factor for pediatric VT is the presence of a central venous catheter. READ MORE

  7. 20. Prostaglandin E2 in Brain-mediated Illness Responses

    Author : Louise Elander; Anders Blomqvist; Marianne Schultzberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; prostaglandin e2; PGE2; cox-1; cox-2; mPGES-1; fever; anorexia; food intake; HPA-axis; EP-receptor; LPS; IL-1; IL-6; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Neurobiology; Neurobiologi;

    Abstract : We are unceasingly exposed to potentially harmful microorganisms. The battle against threatening infectious agents includes activation of both the innate and of the adaptive immune systems. READ MORE