Search for dissertations about: "neurointensive care"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words neurointensive care.
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1. Neurointensive care of subarachnoid hemorrhage : Clinical and neurochemical aspects
Abstract : Neurointensive care (NIC) has gained terrain in the treatment of patients with various acute cerebral conditions. It is based on the concept that an unfavorable clinical outcome, to a certain extent, results from all secondary ischemic insults sustained by the brain during the acute phase of the disease. READ MORE
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2. Secondary Insults in Neurointensive Care of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Abstract : Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability. Intracranial secondary insults (e.g. intracranial haematoma, brain oedema) and systemic secondary insults (e. READ MORE
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3. Quality systems to avoid secondary brain injury in neurointensive care
Abstract : Outcome after traumatic brain injury (TBI) depends on the extent of primary cell death and on the development of secondary brain injury. The general aim of this thesis was to find strategies and quality systems to minimize the extent of secondary insults in neurointensive care (NIC). READ MORE
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4. Clincal Aspects of Biological Brain Damage Markers
Abstract : Biomarkers for organ damage and/or dysfuntion are used in almost all areas of medicine. The brain has eluded this technological development for some time. Recently, the S100B protein has been shown to be a promising marker of brain damage. However, before S100S can reach clinical reality, several problems must be solved. READ MORE
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5. Early Physiotherapy in the Neurointensive Care Unit - Passive Physiotherapy Interventions
Abstract : Background: In critically ill patients, treated in the neurointensive care unit (NICU) because of severe brain injury or stroke, physical activities have been restricted to a minimum due to the potential risks of complications and adverse events. Nevertheless, passive physiotherapy treatments are widely used without conclusive evidence for their safety. READ MORE
