Essays about: "Central venous catheter"

Found 4 essays containing the words Central venous catheter.

  1. 1. A 3D-ultrasound guidance device for central venous catheter placement using augmented reality

    University essay from KTH/Medicinsk teknik

    Author : Magnus Jansson; [2017]
    Keywords : Augmented Reality; Central Venous Catheterization; Mechanical complications; Guidance system.;

    Abstract : Central venous catheterization (CVC) is performed frequently in clinical practices in Operation Rooms(OR) and Emergency Rooms(ER). CVC is performed for different reasons such as supply nutrition or medicine. For CVC ultrasound (US), diagnostic device is preferable among other medical imaging technologies. READ MORE

  3. 2. Catheter Related Problems in Pediatric Oncology Treatment : A Technical Investigation Performed at Uppsala Akademsika Sjukhus

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad materialvetenskap

    Author : Jenny Fjärstedt; [2016]
    Keywords : CVC; SVP; Catheter; Catheter Related Problems; Pediatric Oncology; Fluid Dynamics;

    Abstract : In this project, problems related to loss of free flow in central venous catheter and implanted subcutaneous ports have been investigated. The catheters investigated in this project are intended for children with cancer diseases. The initial hypothesis was that the length, radius and curvature of the catheter would affect the flow. READ MORE

  4. 3. Vätsketerapi hos hund och katt ur ett omvårdnadsperspektiv

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Camilla Hiding; [2016]
    Keywords : övervakning; vätskeinfusion; subkutan; intravenös; intraosseös; peroral; hypotermi;

    Abstract : Vätsketerapi är en viktig och vanligt förekommande del i behandlingen av hundar och katter inom djursjukvården. Det är ett kraftfullt redskap i behandlingen av flera sjukdomstillstånd och bör utvärderas kontinuerligt för att komplikationer ska undvikas i samband med vätskeadministrationen. READ MORE

  5. 4. The effect of prophylactic platelet transfusions on point-of-care coagulation parameters in conjunction to central venous catheter insertion—what effect do transfusions have and are they necessary?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Läkarutbildningen

    Author : Johan Hahr Schoug; [2012]
    Keywords : Platelet; Platelet transfusion; Thromboelastography; Thromboelastometry; Platelet aggregometry; ROTEM; Multiplate; Central venous catheter; CVC; Thrombocytopenia; Coagulation; Thrombocyte; Platelet function; Cancer; Hematological malignancy; Leukemia; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Introduction: Platelet transfusions are often used when thrombocytopenic patients are facing a central venous catheter (CVC) insertion, but their use has been up to debate. Point-of-care devices such as thromboelastometry (ROTEM) and platelet aggregometry (Multiplate) better reflect in vivo haemostasis than routine coagulation tests. READ MORE