Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 2012
Case Reports[Boerhaave's syndrome can be a rare cause of tension pneumothorax].
We report a case of tension pneumothorax as an initial symptom caused by spontaneous rupture of the distal oesophagus (Boerhaave's syndrome). Prompt recognition of this potentially lethal syndrome is essential. The best way to diagnose the syndrome is by performing an oesophagram.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 2012
[The Danish Health Act and health-care services to undocumented migrants].
Health-care workers may experience uncertainty regarding legal matters when attending to medical needs of undocumented migrants. This paper applies a pragmatic focus when addressing the legal aspects involved in providing health-care services to undocumented migrants with examples from the Danish Health Act and international conventions. The delivery of medical care to vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children is described.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 2012
Comparative Study[Various methods for monitoring cardiac output in intensive care patients].
This article presents a mini medical technology evaluation of three less invasive monitoring techniques for monitoring cardiac output, CardioQ, ECOM and PiCCO, with focus on validation, usability and costs in intensive care. In conclusion, when identifying patients with low cardiac output, we suggest starting with simple screening tools (e.g. ⋯ PiCCO using thermodilution). Also consults should be made to other intensive care units in terms of the practical implementation of the monitors.