Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 2016
Review Case Reports[Clinical presentation and treatment of medication-overuse headache].
Medication-overuse headache (MOH) is a disabling, costly and often overlooked disorder. The prevalence in Denmark is 1.8% equivalent to 80.000-100.000 adults. ⋯ Clinical presentation of MOH and three treatment approaches are discussed. MOH is a chronic disorder which is preventable and treatable.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 2016
Review[Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for treatment of acute respiratory failure in adults].
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can support gas exchange independently of mechanical ventilation in patients with severe acute respiratory failure. Veno-venous ECMO is a temporary technique for providing life support by pulmonary dysfunction. ⋯ Exact criteria for ECMO are not available. Transportation while using ECMO is safe when a team from the management centre provides it.