Search for dissertations about: "nasogastric tube"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words nasogastric tube.

  2. 1. Feeding the very low birth weight infant : short and long term effects of tube feeding methods in early postnatal life

    Author : Ann Dsilna Lindh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : tube feeding;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate short term effects of enteral feeding methods, continuous versus intermittent bolus feeding in very low birth weight infants on gastro intestinal tolerance and growth (I) and, behavioural responses of stress during feeding (II) in early postnatal life. Furthermore, to compare and follow up of longer term effects of these enteral feeding methods on later breastfeeding capability (III). READ MORE

  4. 2. Nutritional follow-up of patients with head and neck cancer

    Author : Ylva Tiblom Ehrsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Head and neck cancer;

    Abstract : Head and neck (H&N) cancer constitutes approximately 5.1% of all cancers worldwide and 2.2% in Sweden. It is a heterogeneous group of malignant tumours with differences in natural history and prognosis. READ MORE

  5. 3. Garnishing the smorgasbord of pharmacometric methods

    Author : Henrik Bjugård Nyberg; Andrew Hooker; Johannes Schropp; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; pharmacometrics; pharmacokinetics; saddle points; nonidentifiability; modelling and simulation; tuberculosis; ethionamide; bioequivalence; model-integrated evidence; Farmaceutisk vetenskap; Pharmaceutical Science;

    Abstract : The smorgasbord of methods that we use within the field of pharmacometrics has developed steadily over several decades and is now a well-laid-out buffet. This thesis adds some garnish to the table in the form of small improvements to the handling of certain problems. READ MORE

  6. 4. Experimental studies on thrombosis and thrombolysis : With special reference to importance of lys-plasminogen, active site thrombin inhibitors and stable fish oil

    Author : Liying Chen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Thrombolysis; thrombosis; recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator; lys- and glu-plasminogen; aspirin; thrombin inhibitors; platelets; superoxide dismutase; stable fish oil; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; rättsmedicin; Forensic Medicine;

    Abstract : Dissolution and prevention of thrombus in the atherosclerotic coronary artery have become an important part of treatment therapy of acute myocardial infarction. However, the currently most effective thrombolytic agent, recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA), only elicits 80% recanalization of thrombotically occluded coronary arteries and early occlusion occurs in about 40% of successfullyrecanalized vessels. READ MORE

  7. 5. Influence of inflammation and of stage of lung development on the development of neonatal lung injury

    Author : Erica Bäckström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : premature birth; BPD; inflammation; IL-1β; lung development; gastric aspirates;

    Abstract : Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a major cause of mortality and long-term morbidity in prematurely born infants. Pulmonary inflammation, and abnormal alveolar and vascular development of the lung are histological characteristics of BPD. Interleukin (IL)-1β is a central cytokine in inflammation. READ MORE