Search for dissertations about: "subclavian vein"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words subclavian vein.

2. 1. Central venous catheterisation - clinical studies on mechanical complications in the ultrasound-guided era

   Author : Maria Adrian; Anestesiologi och intensivvård; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; central venous catheterisation; ultrasound; mechanical complication; subclavian vein; Internal jugular vein; femoral vein; guidewire;

   Abstract : Central venous catheterisation is one of the most common invasive procedures performed on patients in secondary care. Unfortunately the catheterisation procedure is associated with mechanical complications that both can be life-threatening and may force postponement of life-saving treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy. READ MORE

4. 2. Primary deep vein thrombosis in an upper limb : a retrospective study with an emphasis on the pathogenesis and late sequelae

   Author : Thomas Arnhjort; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is an uncommon disease with an incidence of 1–11% of all deep vein thrombosis. UEDVT can be classified into two groups, primary and secondary UEDVT. Primary UEDVT includes idiopathic and effort-related UEDVT. Secondary UEDVT is caused by central venous devices, trauma, and cancer. READ MORE

5. 3. Preventing Infections Related to Central Venous and Arterial Catheters

   Author : Fredrik Hammarskjöld; Bo-Eric Malmvall; Sören Berg; Håkan Hanberger; Bengt Gårdlund; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : Central venous catheters (CVCs) are indispensable in modern medical practice. Serious complications associated with CVC use include catheter-related infection (CRI) and catheter related-bloodstream infection (CRBSI) both of which contribute to morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. READ MORE