Search for dissertations about: "in-hospital cardiac arrest"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words in-hospital cardiac arrest.
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6. Predictors of survival in cardiac arrest
Abstract : Cardiac arrest (CA) refers to the cessation of cardiac function. Survival is around 30% for in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), and 10% for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). READ MORE
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7. Cardiac arrest - an epidemiologic perspective on pharmacotherapy and post resuscitation care
Abstract : Background: Despite significant research and progress, cardiac arrest remains a condition with a high mortality rate, and few interventions have been demonstrated to improve outcomes in this patient group. Despite incorporation of adrenaline use in the treatment guidelines over several decades, its potential benefit remains uncertain. READ MORE
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8. Aspects of cardiac arrest in Sweden - studies based on the Swedish Registry for CPR
Abstract : Background: Since the introduction of modern cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by Peter Safar in the late 1950s, a tremendous amount of work and scientific discovery has expanded our knowledge of cardiac arrest (CA), made resuscitation a core skill of health care providers and improved survival substantially. Despite the many advances, the core elements of resuscitation have remained largely intact: immediate recognition and initiation of CPR and swift defibrillation. READ MORE
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9. Cardiac arrest with emphasis on comorbidity and choice of treatment in acute coronary syndrome in the elderly
Abstract : Background and aim: More data is required on survival and neurological outcome after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) in the elderly. The influence of comorbidity is often neglected in cardiac arrest research, particularly after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). READ MORE
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10. Acute coronary syndrome and cardiac arrest in the elderly
Abstract : The elderly are currently the fastest growing segment of clinical practice but the quality and quantity of the underlying scientific evidence to guide treatment is limited. In this thesis five different studies investigating different aspects of geriatric cardiac care are presented. READ MORE