Search for dissertations about: "emergency medicine"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 205 swedish dissertations containing the words emergency medicine.
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16. Severe cerebral emergency : aspects of treatment and outcome in the intensive care patient
Abstract : Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) are severe cerebral emergencies. They are common reasons for extensive morbidity and mortality in young people and adults in the western world. READ MORE
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17. Preparedness for mass-casualty attacks on public transportation
Abstract : Background: Public transportation constitutes a vulnerable sector in modern day society with a high probability of generating mass casualties if attacked. By preparing for mass-casualty attacks (MCAs), response can become more effective and public transportation can become a less rewarding target. READ MORE
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18. The Adoption of a New Contraceptive Method – Surveys and Interventions Regarding Emergency Contraception
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to examine the adoption of emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) in Sweden. Two cross-sectional surveys and two quasi-experimental studies were used. READ MORE
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19. Studies on Heparin Binding protein in bacterial infections
Abstract : Infectious diseases remain a major health problem, where sepsis and other severe bacterial infections are common causes of morbidity and mortality, and are associated with high costs for the community. The importance of early and appropriate treatment of sepsis and severe bacterial infections has been underlined by many and since sepsis is more prevalent and has a higher mortality rate than for instance acute myocardial infarction, there is a need for improvement. READ MORE
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20. On the prognostic value of Heparin-binding protein in Sepsis
Abstract : Sepsis causes major morbidity and mortality worldwide. There is wide consensus that biomarkers have an important role in sepsis research and patient care. Heparin-binding protein (HBP) is a neutrophil-derived, proinflammatory and vascular permeability-inducing protein and a promising novel sepsis biomarker. READ MORE