Search for dissertations about: "extracorporeal membrane oxygenation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

  2. 1. Aspects of circulatory failure in respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

    Author : Lars Falk; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) was developed in the seventies for the intended use of supporting respiratory failure. Today ECMO has become a well-established treatment for patients with both respiratory and circulatory failure where conventional intensive care is inadequate. READ MORE

  4. 2. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in trauma patients with hypovolaemic shock

    Author : Magnus Larsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Lifesaving or Life-threatening? If the worst thing happens, and you get seriously injured in an accident, your body has a pronounced ability to immediately stop bleedings and start the process of healing. This unique capacity only works to a certain degree. READ MORE

  5. 3. Hemodynamics of artificial devices used in extracorporeal life support

    Author : Francesco Fiusco; Lisa Prahl Wittberg; Katharine Fraser; KTH; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; computational fluid dynamics; hemorheology; platelet activation; thrombogenicity; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; hemodynamics; Engineering Mechanics; Teknisk mekanik;

    Abstract : Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving therapy usedfor support in critical heart and/or lung failure. Patient’s blood is pumped viaan artificial lung for oxygenation outside of the body. The circuit is composedof a blood pump, cannulae for drainage and reinfusion, a membrane lung,tubing and connectors. READ MORE

  6. 4. 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

  7. 5. 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