Search for dissertations about: "extremely preterm infants"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 54 swedish dissertations containing the words extremely preterm infants.

  2. 1. Persistent ductus arteriosus in extremely preterm infants

    Author : Karl Wilhelm Olsson; Richard Sindelar; Anders Jonzon; Anders Larsson; Sture Andersson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Echocardiography; Erythropoietin. Extremely preterm infants; Maximal ductal flow velocity; Patent ductus arteriosus; Persistent ductus arteriosus.; Pediatrik; Pediatrics;

    Abstract : Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common in infants born .... READ MORE

  4. 2. Optimizing mechanical ventilation in extremely preterm infants

    Author : Linda Wallström; Richard Sindelar; Anders Jonzon; Raffaele Dellaca'; Heikki Lukkarinen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mechanical ventilation; extremely preterm infant; forced oscillation technique; volume targeted ventilation; proportional assist ventilation; phrenic nerve activity; electrical activity of the diaphragm; Pediatrik; Pediatrics;

    Abstract : Extremely low gestational age newborns (ELGANs) i.e. infants born before 28 weeks of gestational age (GA), require respiratory support during their hospital stay, and a majority needs mechanical ventilation (MV) at some time point. READ MORE

  5. 3. The impact of early nutrition on extremely preterm infants

    Author : Elisabeth Stoltz Sjöström; Magnus Domellöf; Inger Öhlund; Deborah O'Connor; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Energy intake; enteral intake; extremely preterm infants; folate; growth failure; human milk; iron; macronutrients; malnutrition; micronutrients; nutrient intake; patent ductus arteriosus; protein; retinopathy of prematurity; surgery;

    Abstract : Background Modern neonatal care has improved the survival rate of extremely preterm infants. These infants are at high risk of malnutrition and growth failure during 3-4 months of hospital care. READ MORE

  6. 4. Hyperglycemia, nutrition and health outcomes in preterm infants

    Author : Itay Zamir; Magnus Domellöf; Elisabeth Stoltz Sjöström; Kathryn Beardsall; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neonatal hyperglycemia; preterm infants; early programming; insulin; blood pressure; neurodevelopment; MABC-2; EXPRESS; LIGHT; continuous glucose monitoring; parenteral nutrition; postnatal growth; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

    Abstract : BackgroundSurvival among very low birth weight (VLBW) and extremely preterm (EPT) infants has increased markedly during the last decades. Neonatal hyperglycemia is common in these infants and is known to be associated with adverse outcomes. READ MORE

  7. 5. Breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants : Prevalence and effects of support

    Author : Jenny Ericson; Renée Flacking; Mats Eriksson; Lena Hellström-Westas; Helena Wigert; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Breastfeeding; preterm infant; mother; support; prevalence; Pediatrik; Pediatrics;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe the prevalence of breastfeeding in preterm infants and to evaluate the effectiveness and mother’s experiences of proactive person-centred telephone support after discharge. Furthermore, to describe the duration of breastfeeding and risks of ceasing breastfeeding up to 12 months. READ MORE