Search for dissertations about: "critical illness"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 97 swedish dissertations containing the words critical illness.

2. 21. Prediction of psychological and physical morbidity after critical illness and intensive care unit stay

   Author : Anna Milton; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   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

4. 22. Intravasal microdialysis as a novel technique to monitor metabolism in myocardial ischemia and critical illness

   Author : Tobias Bäckström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Cardiac surgery; glycerol; gut ischemia; hemorrhagic shock; intravasal; L Pratio; microdialysis; myocardial infarction; myocardial ischemia; reperfusion; sepsis;

   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

5. 23. Muscle Wasting in a Rat ICU Model : Underlying Mechanisms and Specific Intervention Strategies

   Author : Heba Salah; Lars Larsson; Sven Tågerud; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; BGP-15; critical illness myopathy; janus kinase; intensive care unit; mechanical loading; muscle wasting; signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription; ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care; Clinical Neurophysiology; Klinisk neurofysiologi;

   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

6. 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

   Author : Ingrid Johansson; Fridlund Bengt; Cathrine Hildingh; Bodil Wilde; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; coping; critical care; family; models; qualitative methods; social support; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   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

7. 25. LIVING WITH PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE Quality of life and the patients' view of meaning

   Author : Christine Wann-Hansson; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Short Form 36 Health Survey; Long-term follow-up; Quality of life; Peripheral arterial disease; Chronic illness; Nottingham Health Profile; Medicin människa och djur ; Medicine human and vertebrates ; Content analysis;

   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