Search for dissertations about: "critical illness"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 97 swedish dissertations containing the words critical illness.
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21. Prediction of psychological and physical morbidity after critical illness and intensive care unit stay
Abstract : A large proportion of survivors of critical illness and intensive care unit stay suffer from post- intensive care syndrome (PICS), consisting of psychological, physical and cognitive problems. These problems can persist for months to years and impede the return to life as it was prior to falling ill. READ MORE
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22. Intravasal microdialysis as a novel technique to monitor metabolism in myocardial ischemia and critical illness
Abstract : Rapid detection of post-operative myocardial ischemia is of great value in the treatment of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. With the methods readily available in modem thoracic intensive care units post-operative myocardial ischemia is difficult to detect, and the risk of myocardial ischemia and other complications after cardiac surgery is particularly high in patients with concurrent co-morbidity. READ MORE
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23. Muscle Wasting in a Rat ICU Model : Underlying Mechanisms and Specific Intervention Strategies
Abstract : Critical care has undergone several developments in the recent years leading to improved survival. However, acquired muscle weakness in the intensive care unit (ICU) is an important complication that affects severely ill patients and can prolong their ICU stay. READ MORE
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24. Theoretical understanding of the coping approaches and social support experiences of relatives of critically ill patients during the intensive care unit stay and the recovery period at home
Abstract : Relatives may experience a difficult and demanding situation when the patient is critically ill. During the period in the intensive care unit (ICU), the relatives may be subject to strong emotions of an existential nature, and the situation may involve several stressors as a result of changed roles, responsibilities and routines. READ MORE
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25. LIVING WITH PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE Quality of life and the patients' view of meaning
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate quality of life and the meaning of living with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) before and after revascularization in a long-term and methodological perspective. The sample in the first study consisted of 142 patients with PAD who were planned for a revascularization. READ MORE