Search for dissertations about: "ecmo"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the word ecmo.

2. 11. Life after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation : long-term survival and quality of life

   Author : Viktor von Bahr; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: The use of Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has steadily increased in the last decades and has evolved in several ways. From originally being a means to support the neonatal patient with respiratory or circulatory failure for days to weeks, ECMO is now mainly used in paediatric and adult patients. READ MORE

4. 12. Aspects on extracorporeal life support for severe acute respiratory failure with special reference to the influenza A/H1N1 2009 pandemic

   Author : Bernhard Holzgraefe; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation provides pulmonary and circulatory support. First abandoned from the majority of the intensive care community because of disappointing results in several trials (with questionable methods), it experienced a renaissance during the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009/2010. READ MORE

5. 13. Mean systemic filling pressure - from Guyton to the ICU, and back again

   Author : Per Werner Möller; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; mean systemic filling pressure; venous return; right atrial pressure; positive pressure ventilation; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation;

   Abstract : Introduction: Mean systemic filling pressure (MSFP) is the equilibrated vascular pressure at zero flow. Venous return (VR) driving pressure (VRdP) is the difference between MSFP and right atrial pressure (RAP). READ MORE

6. 14. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, selection and candidacy

   Author : Carl-Henrik Ölander; Laila Hellgren; Per Vikholm; Anders Jeppson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation ECPR ; end-tidal carbon dioxide ETCO2 ; in-hospital cardiac arrest IHCA ; out-of-hospital cardiac arrest OHCA ;

   Abstract : Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an exclusive treatment using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in refractory cardiac arrest (CA). Treatment is associated with risk of serious complications, including neurologic impairment and renal failure. Success of treatment is dependent on appropriate selection of candidates. READ MORE

7. 15. Lung Transplantation: Clinical and experimental studies

   Author : Leif Eriksson; allergologi och palliativ medicin Lungmedicin; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Respiratory system; Follow up Studies; Vascular Resistance; Intensive Care; Induced; Hypothermia; Swine; Extracorporeal Circulation; Lung Transplantation; Organ Preservation; Andningsorganen; Immunology; serology; transplantation; Immunologi; serologi;

   Abstract : During the past 15 years lung transplantation has been established as a therapeutic option for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease. The results have improved over time and some transplantation centers now show 1-year survival rates above 80%. READ MORE