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1	The perceptions of professional nurses with regard to the process of withdrawing life-support treatment in a private intensive care unit Pheiffer, Evette January 2015 (has links) Life-support treatment is regarded as the support of vital functions of respiration and circulation such as mechanical ventilation and inotropic support, and life-sustaining therapy which incorporate therapies such as artificial hydration, nutrition and haemodialysis. Life-support treatment is rendered to critically ill patients within the intensive care units. However, when treatment options are maximised, and the patient’s condition is unchanged, a decision is often made to withdraw treatment. Professional nurses are usually involved in the process of withdrawal of life-support treatment as they care for this population of patients. The study followed a qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research paradigm in order to explore and describe the perceptions of professional nurses with regard to the process of withdrawing life-support treatment in a private intensive care unit. Data was collected by means of interviews, which were transcribed according to Tesch’s method of analysis. Field notes were used to supplement the data findings. Based on the data collected, it is clear that professional nurses experience difficulties when performing withdrawal of life-support treatment. There are a number of communication concerns which need to be addressed and suggestions were also made by the interview participants regarding these concerns. The study makes recommendations to assist professional nurses with the process of withdrawing life-support treatment in a private intensive care unit. The findings of the study will be disseminated to the relevant hospital and unit managers. Ethical principles were maintained throughout the study by adhering to the principles of privacy, confidentiality, anonymity and beneficence. Artificial respiration Cardiotonic agents Life support systems (Critical care)
2	Cardiac function in experimental septic and non-septic conditions with special reference to the endothelin system / Konrad, David, January 2006 (has links) Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2006. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.
3	Acute haemodynamic effects of three cardioactive agents: metoprolol, sotalol and milrinone : influence of myocardial content and systolic interval / by Rebecca Helen Ritchie. Ritchie, Rebecca Helen January 1994 (has links) Bibliography: leaves 306-353. / xiii, 353 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Utilizing a paired transcoronary sampling technique, serial determination of myocardial drug content was determined following intravenous bolus injection in patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization for the investigation of chest pain. There was significant modulation of haemodynamic effects of all three drugs according to changes in systolic interval. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Cardiology Unit 612.17/1 20 Cardiotonic agents. Heart beat. Diastole (Cardiac cycle) Heart Effect of drugs on.
4	Oxidative stress and calcium signalling : implications for diabetes and cardiac glycosides / Lal, Mark, January 2003 (has links) Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2003. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.
5	Cardiovascular complications of ischemic renal disease : the effect of renal dysfunction on cardiac disease and the central role of cardiotonic steroids in the pathogenesis of uremic cardiomyopathy Kennedy, David J. January 2005 (has links) Thesis (Ph.D.)--Medical University of Ohio, 2005. / "In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences." Major advisor: Joseph I. Shapiro. Includes abstract. Document formatted into pages: v, 265 p. Title from title page of PDF document. Bibliography: pages 52-59,94-100,129-134,171-176,200-263.
6	Changes in integrated cardiovascular physiology during inotropic stimulation in the early postnatal period Penny, Daniel James January 2004 (has links) Abstract not available Cardiovascular system -- Physiology Cardiotonic agents Adrenergic beta agonists Dobutamine -- Physiological effect Dopamine -- Physiological effect Lambs -- Physiology
7	Cardioprotective mechanisms by inhibition of the HMG-CoA reductase pathway and stimulation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors in myocardial ischaemia-reperfusion / Bulhak, Aliaksandr, January 2007 (has links) Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karolinska institutet, 2007. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.
8	Signaling to and from the sodium pump : effects of insulin and cardiotonic steroids / Kotova, Olga, January 2006 (has links) Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2006. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.
9	Placebokontrollierte, doppelblinde Crossover-Studie zur Untersuchung der Wirkung einer parenteralen Gabe von Pantoprazol auf die Kontraktilität des Herzen / A double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial of pantoprazole and it´s effects on myocardial contraction Hein , Nina Celine 25 March 2015 (has links) No description available. 610 Cardiac output Heart failure Cardiotonic agents Pharmacology Myocardial contraction
10	The importance of nitric oxide bioavailability and endothelial mechanisms for cardioprotection by pharmacological intervention during myocardial ischaemia and reperfusion / Gourine, Andrey, January 2004 (has links) Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2004. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.

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