Search for dissertations about: "spinal anesthesia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words spinal anesthesia.

  2. 1. Neurochemical and neuroendocrine reactions during non-neurological surgery

    Author : Rolf Anckarsäter; Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs universitet; Gothenburg University; []
    Keywords : albumin; beta-2-microglobulin; blood brain barrier; cerebrospinal fluid; infammation; spinal anesthesia; stress;

    Abstract : Abstract Objective: To study changes in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteins, monoamine metabolites and hormones during non-neurological surgery. Subjects and methods: Thirty-five patients without neurological or psychiatric disorders undergoing knee replacements had CSF and serum samples drawn from spinal and arterial catheters before, three hours after and on the morning after surgery. READ MORE

  4. 2. Postoperative pain, inflammation and functional recovery after total hip arthroplasty : Prospective, randomized, clinical studies

    Author : Jan Kuchalik; Anil Gupta; Anders Lundin; Mats Enlund; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Total hip arthroplasty; local infiltration analgesia; intrathecal morphine; femoral nerve block; postoperative pain; spinal anesthesia;

    Abstract : Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is performed in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Pain following THA is often moderate but no gold stand-ard exists for pain management. Good postoperative pain management may lead to a better quality of life and hip function. READ MORE

  5. 3. Advances in spinal cord stimulation - enhancement of efficacy, improved surgical technique and a new indication

    Author : Göran Lind; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; spinal cord stimulation;

    Abstract : Introduction and aim: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been used for treatment of otherwise therapy-resistant chronic neuropathic pain for about four decades. However, 30-40 % of the patients do not benefit from SCS, despite careful case selection and technical advances. READ MORE

  6. 4. Fast track abdominal hysterectomy : On the mode of anesthesia, postoperative recovery and health economics

    Author : Ninnie Borendal Wodlin; Preben Kjølhede; Lena Nilsson; Christer Borgfeldt; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Abdominal hysterectomy; Cost-effectiveness; Fast track; General anesthesia; Health economy; Intrathecal morphine; Postoperative recovery Postoperative symptoms Randomized study; Spinal anesthesia; Quality of Life; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Introduction: Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecological operation in the Western World and approximately 5000 benign hysterectomies are performed in Sweden every year. Consequently it is a surgical procedure that affects many women. READ MORE

  7. 5. Pain relief following cesarean section : short and long term perspectives

    Author : Boel Niklasson; Agneta Blanck; Märta Segerdahl; Susanne Georgsson Öhman; Sophiahemmet Högskola; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pain management; Local anesthesia; Cesarean section; Morphine consumption; Postoperative pain; Persistent pain; Risk factors; Quality of daily life; Multimodal treatment; Oxycodone; Codeine; Newborn; Safety; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; pain management;

    Abstract : BackgroundPostoperative pain treatment in women undergoing cesarean section (CS) needs to be effective to enable fast and smooth recovery without adverse outcomes and to improve breastfeeding and bonding between mother and child. It is also important that pain treatment should have minimal impact on the newborn. READ MORE