Essays about: "pneumothorax"

Found 3 essays containing the word pneumothorax.

  1. 1. Simulations and modeling of light propagation in biological tissue

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förbränningsfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Lunds Tekniska Högskola

    Author : Emma Hjörneby; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The GASMAS technique has previously proven useful for examining and measuring the oxygen concentration in the lungs of preterm infants. GASMAS can distinguish absorption by one gas from the bulk absorption of the surrounding media, and can provide an instant, non-invasive and non-destructive way of examining lungs, and diagnosing dangerous conditions such as pneumothorax. READ MORE

  3. 2. Complications of chest drains in palliativepatients : prevention and management

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Oscar Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Introduction: Pleural diseases causing pleural effusions requiring intervention are increasing.Pleural effusions are often treated by thoracentesis or chest drains. Despite being commonprocedures there is a lack of consensus regarding guidelines of these procedures. READ MORE

  4. 3. Machine Learning for Early Prediction of Pneumothorax in the Intensive Care Unit

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Emma Malm; [2022]
    Keywords : machine learning; deep learning; pneumothorax; intensive care unit; onset prediction;

    Abstract : By taking advantage of the increasing amount of available electronic health data, applications of machine learning in the intensive care unit have the potential to improve medical diagnostics and risk stratification. This thesis proposes an approach for early onset prediction of pneumothorax with such technique, using time series data extracted from a clinical database. READ MORE