Search for dissertations about: "intrathecal monitoring"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words intrathecal monitoring.

  2. 1. Spinal cord ischemia : An experimental study of the spinal cord blood supply and peroperative ischemia detection by a new method of intrathecal monitoring

    Author : Lennart Christiansson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Spinal cord ischemia; Oxygen tension; Intrathecal monitoring; Ultrastructure; Aortic cross-clamping; Thoracoabdominal aneurysm; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; anestesiologi; Anaesthesiology;

    Abstract : Spinal cord ischemia associated with thoracoabdominal aortic surgery may lead to devastating neurological complications. Improvement in bypass techniques and various adjunctive measures has reduced its incidence, but still 5-10 % of the patients develop postoperative paraplegia. READ MORE

  4. 2. Spinal cord oxygenation during thoracic aortic clamping in pigs

    Author : Anders Hellberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Thoracoabdominal aortic replacement; spinal cord ischaemia; cerebrospinal; intrathecal monitoring; oxygen tension; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgery; kirurgi;

    Abstract : Despite a dramatic reduction in the mortality associated with thoracoabdominal aorticreplacement during the past 40 years, spinal cord ischaemia that results in paraplegia remainsa serious complication. Simple and reliable intraoperative monitoring techniques are neededto detect impending neurological deficit in time to prevent permanent damage. READ MORE

  5. 3. Pain relief during labour and following obstetric and gynaecological surgery with special reference to neuroaxial morphine

    Author : Anette Hein; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Pain is a major clinical problem during childbirth and postoperatively after caesarean section (CS) and hysterectomy. There are several reasons why pain should be minimized; pain is indeed a negative sensation, it affects the birth-experience and the entire post-operative recovery, with reduced wellbeing and extended time in hospital. READ MORE

  6. 4. The new old normal : reassessing perioperative oxygen consumption and haemodynamics in the elderly

    Author : Julia Jakobsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Perioperative haemodynamic instability and disturbances of global oxygen transport are associated with complications and organ injury after surgery. The continuously growing population of elderly in surgical care are at higher risk due to age-related cardiovascular alterations and increased prevalence of comorbidities. READ MORE

  7. 5. Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Disease Activity Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis

    Author : Igal Rosenstein; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Multiple Sclerosis; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Biomarkers; Diagnosis; Prognosis;

    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system. While benign cases exist, if left untreated, MS results in the compounding accumulation of disability. READ MORE